Calcium receptor modulating agents

ABSTRACT

The compounds of the invention are represented by the following general structure 
                 
 
or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and compositions containing them, wherein the variables are defined herein, and their use to reduce or inhibit PTH secretion, including methods for reducing or inhibiting PTH secretion and methods for treatment or prophylaxis of diseases associated with bone disorders, such as osteoporosis, or associated with excessive secretion of PTH, such as hyperparathyroidism. The subject invention also relates to processes for making such compounds as well as to intermediates useful in such processes.

This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No.60/441,065, filed Jan. 17, 2003, and U.S. Provisional Application No.60/383,050, filed May 23, 2002, which are hereby incorporated byreference.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Extracellular calcium ion concentration is involved in a variety ofbiological processes, such as blood clotting, nerve and muscleexcitability and bone formation (Cell Calcium 11:319, 1990). Calcium ionreceptors, which are present on the membranes of various cells in thebody, such as parathyroid and kidney cells (Nature 366:574, 1993; J.Bone Miner. Res. 9, Supple. 1, s282, 1994; J. Bone Miner. Res. 9,Supple. 1, s409, 1994; Endocrinology 136:5202, 1995), are important tothe regulation of the extracellular calcium ion concentration. Forexample, concentration of extracellular calcium ion regulates the boneresorption by osteoclasts (Bioscience Reports 10:493, 1990), secretionof parathyroid hormone (PTH) from parathyroid cells and secretion ofcalcitonin from C-cells (Cell Calcium 11:323, 1990). Parathyroid hormone(PTH) is an important factor in regulating extracellular calcium ionconcentration. Secretion of PTH increases extracellular calcium ionconcentration by acting on various cells, such as bone and kidney cells,and the extracellular calcium ion concentration reciprocally inhibitsthe secretion of PTH by acting on parathyroid cells.

Several classes of calcimimetic compounds have been disclosed forregulating extracellular calcium ion concentration, particularly forreducing or inhibiting secretion of PTH. For example, U.S. Pat. Nos.6,011,068 and 5,981,599 disclose arylalkylamines that are calciumreceptor active molecules. EP 933354; WO 0021910, WO 96/12697; WO95/11221; WO 94/18959; WO 93/04373; Endocrinology 128:3047, 1991;Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun. 167:807, 1990; J. Bone Miner. Res. 5:581,1990; and Nemeth et al., “Calcium-binding Proteins in Health andDisease,” Academix Press, Inc., pp. 33-35 (1987) disclose various agentsthat interact with calcium receptors.

Dauban et al., Bioorg. Med. Chem. Let. 10:2001-4, 2000, disclose variousN1-arylsulfonyl-N2-(1-aryl)ethyl-3-phenylpropane-1,2-diamine compoundsas calcimimetics acting on the calcium sensing receptor.

Oikawa et al., in U.S. Pat. No. 6,403,832, and publication No.US2002/143212, describes aryl amine compounds useful as chiralintermediates in the synthesis of optically active propionic acidderivatives. Chassot et al., U.S. Pat. No. 6,436,152, describesarylalkylamine compounds useful as hair dye precursor compounds.

Bös et al., U.S. Pat. No. 6,407,111, describes phenyl substitutedpyridine and benzene derivates that are antagonistic to the NK-1receptor.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to selected calcimimetic compounds andpharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The invention compoundsadvantageously reduce or inhibit PTH secretion. Therefore, thisinvention also encompasses pharmaceutical compositions, methods forreducing or inhibiting PTH secretion and methods for treatment orprophylaxis of diseases associated with bone disorders, such asosteoporosis, or associated with excessive secretion of PTH, such ashyperparathyroidism. The subject invention also relates to processes formaking such compounds as well as to intermediates useful in suchprocesses.

The compounds of the invention are represented by the following generalstructure:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein the variables aredefined below.

The foregoing merely summarizes certain aspects of the invention and isnot intended, nor should it be construed, as limiting the invention inany way. All patents, patent applications and other publications recitedherein are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The invention provides compounds of Formula (I):

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof,

-   wherein:    -   R¹ is aryl, substituted aryl, heterocyclyl, substituted        heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, or substituted cycloalkyl;    -   R² is alkyl or haloalkyl;    -   R³ is H, alkyl, or haloalkyl;    -   R⁴ is H, alkyl, or haloalkyl;    -   each R⁵ present is independently selected from the group        consisting of alkyl, substituted alkyl, alkoxy, substituted        alkoxy, halogen, —C(═O)OH, —CN, —NR^(d)S(═O)_(m)R^(d),        —NR^(d)C(═O)NR^(d)R^(d), —NR^(d)S(═O)_(m)NR^(d)R^(d), or        —NR^(d)C(═O)R^(d);    -   R⁶ is aryl, substituted aryl, heterocyclyl, substituted        heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, or substituted cycloalkyl;        -   each R^(a) is, independently, H, alkyl or haloalkyl;        -   each R^(b) is, independently, aryl, aralkyl, heterocyclyl,            or heterocyclylalkyl, each of which may be unsubstituted or            substituted by up to 3 substituents selected from the group            consisting of alkyl, halogen, haloalkyl, alkoxy, cyano, and            nitro;        -   each R^(c) is, independently, alkyl, haloalkyl, phenyl or            benzyl, each of which may be substituted or unsubstituted;        -   each R^(d) is, independently, H, alkyl, aryl, aralkyl,            heterocyclyl, or heterocyclylalkyl wherein the alkyl, aryl,            aralkyl, heterocyclyl, and heterocyclylalkyl are substituted            by 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4 substituents selected from alkyl,            halogen, haloalkyl, alkoxy, cyano, nitro, R^(b),            —C(═O)R^(c), OR^(b), —NR^(a)R^(a), —NR^(a)R^(b),            —C(═O)OR^(c), C(═O)NR^(a)R^(a), —OC(═O)R^(c),            —NR^(a)C(═O)R^(c), —NR^(a)S(═O)_(n)R^(c) and            —S(═O)_(n)NR^(a)R^(a);    -   m is 1 or 2;    -   n is 0, 1 or 2; and    -   p is 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4;        provided that if R² is methyl, p is 0, and R⁶ is unsubstituted        phenyl, then R¹ is not 2,4-dihalophenyl, 2,4-dimethylphenyl,        2,4-diethylphenyl, 2,4,6-trihalophenyl, or 2,3,4-trihalophenyl.

Another aspect of the invention relates to compounds having the generalstructure II:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein:

R¹ is phenyl, benzyl, naphthyl or a saturated or unsaturated 5- or6-membered ring heterocycle containing 1, 2 or 3 atoms selected from N,O and S, with no more than 2 of the atoms selected from O and S, whereinthe phenyl, benzyl or heterocycle are substituted by 0, 1, 2 or 3substituents selected from C₁₋₆alkyl, halogen, C₁₋₄haloalkyl,—OC₁₋₆alkyl, cyano and nitro;

R² is C₁₋₈alkyl or C₁₋₄haloalkyl;

R³ is H, C₁₋₄haloalkyl or C₁₋₈alkyl;

R⁴ is H, C₁₋₄haloalkyl or C₁₋₈alkyl;

R⁵ is, independently, in each instance, H, C₁₋₈alkyl, C₁₋₄haloalkyl,halogen, cyano, —NR^(a)R^(d), —NS(═O)₂R^(c), —NR^(a)C(═O)NR^(a)R^(d),—NR^(d)C(═O)R^(d) or —OC₁₋₆alkyl substituted by 0, 1, 2 or 3substituents selected from halogen, —OC₁₋₆alkyl, —NR^(a)R^(d),—NS(═O)₂R^(c), —NR^(a)C(═O)NR^(a)R^(d), —NR^(d)C(═O)R^(d) or cyano;

R⁶ is phenyl, benzyl, naphthyl, a saturated or unsaturated 5- or6-membered ring heterocycle containing 1, 2 or 3 atoms selected from N,O and S, with no more than 2 of the atoms selected from O and S, or asaturated or unsaturated 8-, 9-, 10- or 11-membered heterobicyclecontaining 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 atoms selected from N, O and S, with no morethan 2 of the atoms selected from O and S, wherein the phenyl, benzyl,naphthyl, heterocycle and heterobicycle are substituted by 0, 1, 2 or 3substituents selected from C₁₋₆alkyl, halogen, C₁₋₄haloalkyl,—OC₁₋₆alkyl, —OC₁₋₄haloalkyl, —NR^(a)R^(a), —NR^(a)C(═O)C₁₋₆alkyl,—S(═O)_(n)C₁₋₆alkyl, cyano and nitro;

R^(a)is, independently, at each instance, H, C₁₋₄haloalkyl or C₁₋₆alkyl;

R^(b) is, independently, aryl, aralkyl, heterocyclyl, orheterocyclylalkyl, each of which may be unsubstituted or substituted byup to 3 substituents selected from the group consisting of alkyl,halogen, haloalkyl, alkoxy, cyano, and nitro;

R^(c) is, independently, at each instance, C₁₋₆alkyl, C₁₋₄haloalkyl,phenyl or benzyl;

R^(d) is, independently, at each instance, H, C₁₋₆alkyl, phenyl, benzylor a saturated or unsaturated 5- or 6-membered ring heterocyclecontaining 1, 2 or 3 atoms selected from N, O and S, with no more than 2of the atoms selected from O and S, wherein the C₁₋₆alkyl, phenyl,benzyl, naphthyl and heterocycle are substituted by 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4substituents selected from C₁₋₆alkyl, halogen, C₁₋₄haloalkyl,—OC₁₋₆alkyl, cyano and nitro, R^(b), —C(═O)R^(c), —OR^(b), —NR^(a)R^(a),—NR^(a)R^(b), —C(═O)OR^(c), —C(═O)NR^(a)R^(a), —OC(═O)R^(c),—NR^(a)C(═O)R^(c), —NR^(a)S(═O)_(m)R^(c) and —S(═O)_(m)NR^(a)R^(a);

m is 1 or 2;

n is 0, 1 or 2; and

p is 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4.

In one embodiment, in conjunction with any one of the above and belowembodiments, R¹ is phenyl substituted by 0, 1, 2 or 3 substituentsselected from C₁₋₆alkyl, halogen, C₁₋₄haloalkyl, —OC₁₋₆alkyl, cyano andnitro.

In another embodiment, in conjunction with any one of the above andbelow embodiments, R¹ is benzyl substituted by 0, 1, 2 or 3 substituentsselected from C₁₋₆alkyl, halogen, C₁₋₄haloalkyl, —OC₁₋₆alkyl, cyano andnitro.

In another embodiment, in conjunction with any one of the above andbelow embodiments, R¹ is naphthyl substituted by 0, 1, 2 or 3substituents selected from C₁₋₆alkyl, halogen, C₁₋₄haloalkyl,—OC₁₋₆alkyl, cyano and nitro.

In another embodiment, in conjunction with any one of the above andbelow embodiments, R¹ a saturated or unsaturated 5- or 6-membered ringheterocycle containing 1, 2 or 3 atoms selected from N, O and S, with nomore than 2 of the atoms selected from O and S, wherein the heterocycleis substituted by 0, 1, 2 or 3 substituents selected from C₁₋₆alkyl,halogen, C₁₋₄haloalkyl, —OC₁₋₆alkyl, cyano and nitro.

In another embodiment, in conjunction with any one of the above andbelow embodiments, R⁶ is phenyl, wherein the phenyl is substituted by 0,1, 2 or 3 substituents selected from C₁₋₆alkyl, halogen, C₁₋₄haloalkyl,—OC₁₋₆alkyl, —OC₁₋₄haloalkyl, —NR^(a)R^(a), —NR^(a)C(═O)C₁₋₆alkyl,—S(═O)_(n)C₁₋₆alkyl, cyano and nitro.

In another embodiment, in conjunction with any one of the above andbelow embodiments, R⁶ is benzyl, wherein the benzyl is substituted by 0,1, 2 or 3 substituents selected from C₁₋₆alkyl, halogen, C₁₋₄haloalkyl,—OC₁₋₆alkyl, —OC₁₋₄haloalkyl, —NR^(a)R^(a), —NR^(a)C(═O)C₁₋₆alkyl,—S(═O)_(n)C₁₋₆alkyl, cyano and nitro.

In another embodiment, in conjunction with any one of the above andbelow embodiments, R⁶ is naphthyl, wherein the naphthyl is substitutedby 0, 1, 2 or 3 substituents selected from C₁₋₆alkyl, halogen,C₁₋₄haloalkyl, —OC₁₋₆alkyl, —OC₁₋₄haloalkyl, —NR^(a)R^(a),—NR^(a)C(═O)C₁₋₆alkyl, —S(═O)_(n)C₁₋₆alkyl, cyano and nitro.

In another embodiment, in conjunction with any one of the above andbelow embodiments, R⁶ is a saturated or unsaturated 5- or 6-memberedring heterocycle containing 1, 2 or 3 atoms selected from N, O and S,with no more than 2 of the atoms selected from O and S, wherein theheterocycle is substituted by 0, 1, 2 or 3 substituents selected fromC₁₋₆alkyl, halogen, C₁₋₄haloalkyl, —OC₁₋₆alkyl, —OC₁₋₄haloalkyl,—NR^(a)R^(a), —NR^(a)C(═O)C₁₋₆alkyl, —S(═O)_(n)C₁₋₆alkyl, cyano andnitro.

In another embodiment, in conjunction with any one of the above andbelow embodiments, R⁶ is a saturated or unsaturated 8-, 9-, 10- or11-membered heterobicycle containing 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 atoms selected fromN, O and S, with no more than 2 of the atoms selected from O and S,wherein the heterobicycle is substituted by 0, 1, 2 or 3 substituentsselected from C₁₋₆alkyl, halogen, C₁₋₄haloalkyl, —OC₁₋₆alkyl,—OC₁₋₄haloalkyl, —NR^(a)R^(a), —NR^(a)C(═O)C₁₋₆alkyl,—S(═O)_(n)C₁₋₆alkyl, cyano and nitro.

In another embodiment, in conjunction with any one of the above andbelow embodiments, R¹ is phenyl, naphthyl or (OC₁₋₄alkyl)phenyl.

In another embodiment, in conjunction with any one of the above andbelow embodiments, R¹ is phenyl substituted by 2 or 3 substituentsselected from C₁₋₆alkyl, halogen, C₁₋₄haloalkyl, —OC₁₋₆alkyl, cyano andnitro.

In another embodiment, in conjunction with any one of the above andbelow embodiments, R¹ is benzyl substituted by 1, 2 or 3 substituentsselected from C₁₋₆alkyl, halogen, C₁₋₄haloalkyl, —OC₁₋₆alkyl, cyano andnitro.

In another embodiment, in conjunction with any one of the above andbelow embodiments, R¹ is naphthyl substituted by 1, 2 or 3 substituentsselected from C₁₋₆alkyl, halogen, C₁₋₄haloalkyl, —OC₁₋₆alkyl, cyano andnitro.

In another embodiment, in conjunction with any one of the above andbelow embodiments, R¹ a saturated or unsaturated 5- or 6-membered ringheterocycle containing 1, 2 or 3 atoms selected from N, O and S, with nomore than 2 of the atoms selected from O and S, wherein the heterocycleis substituted by 1, 2 or 3 substituents selected from C₁₋₆alkyl,halogen, C₁₋₄haloalkyl, —OC₁₋₆alkyl, cyano and nitro.

In another embodiment, in conjunction with any one of the above andbelow embodiments, one of R³ or R⁴ is C₁₋₄haloalkyl or C₁₋₈alkyl.

In another embodiment, in conjunction with any one of the above andbelow embodiments, R⁵ is C₁₋₈alkyl, C₁₋₄haloalkyl, halogen or—OC₁₋₆alkyl.

In another embodiment, in conjunction with any one of the above andbelow embodiments, R⁶ is phenyl, wherein the phenyl is substituted by 1,2 or 3 substituents selected from C₁₋₆alkyl, halogen, C₁₋₄haloalkyl,—OC₁₋₆alkyl, —OC₁₋₄haloalkyl, —NR^(a)R^(a), —NR^(a)C(═O)C₁₋₆alkyl,—S(═O)_(n)C₁₋₆alkyl, cyano and nitro.

In another embodiment, in conjunction with any one of the above andbelow embodiments, R⁶ is benzyl, wherein the benzyl is substituted by 1,2 or 3 substituents selected from C₁₋₆alkyl, halogen, C₁₋₄haloalkyl,—OC₁₋₆alkyl, —OC₁₋₄haloalkyl, —NR^(a)R^(a), —NR^(a)C(═O)C₁₋₆alkyl,—S(═O)_(n)C₁₋₆alkyl, cyano and nitro.

In another embodiment, in conjunction with any one of the above andbelow embodiments, R⁶ is naphthyl, wherein the naphthyl is substitutedby 0, 1, 2 or 3 substituents selected from C₁₋₆alkyl, halogen,C₁₋₄haloalkyl, —OC₁₋₆alkyl, —OC₁₋₄haloalkyl, —NR^(a)R^(a),—NR^(a)C(═O)C₁₋₆alkyl, —S(═O)_(n)C₁₋₆alkyl, cyano and nitro.

In another embodiment, in conjunction with any one of the above andbelow embodiments, R⁶ is a saturated or unsaturated 5- or 6-memberedring heterocycle containing 1, 2 or 3 atoms selected from N, O and S,with no more than 2 of the atoms selected from O and S, wherein theheterocycle is substituted by 1, 2 or 3 substituents selected fromC₁₋₆alkyl, halogen, C₁₋₄haloalkyl, —OC₁₋₆alkyl, —OC₁₋₄haloalkyl,—NR^(a)R^(a), —NR^(a)C(═O)C₁₋₆alkyl, —S(═O)_(n)C₁₋₆alkyl, cyano andnitro.

In another embodiment, in conjunction with any one of the above andbelow embodiments, R⁶ is a saturated or unsaturated 8-, 9-, 10- or11-membered heterobicycle containing 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 atoms selected fromN, O and S, with no more than 2 of the atoms selected from O and S,wherein the heterobicycle is substituted by 1, 2 or 3 substituentsselected from C₁₋₆alkyl, halogen, C₁₋₄haloalkyl, —OC₁₋₆alkyl,—OC₁₋₄haloalkyl, —NR^(a)R^(a), —NR^(a)C(═O)C₁₋₆alkyl,—S(═O)_(n)C₁₋₆alkyl, cyano and nitro.

Another aspect of the invention involves a pharmaceutical compositioncomprising a pharmaceutically acceptable amount of a compound accordingto any one of the above embodiments and a pharmaceutically acceptablediluent or carrier.

Another aspect of the inventions involve the use of a compound accordingto any one of the above embodiments as a medicament.

Another aspect of the invention involves the use of a compound accordingto any one of the above embodiments in the manufacture of a medicamentfor the treatment of diseases associated with bone disorders orassociated with excessive secretion of PTH.

Another aspect of the invention involves the use of a compound accordingto any one of the above embodiments in the manufacture of a medicamentfor the treatment of osteoporosis or hyperparathyroidism.

Another aspect of the invention involves a method of using a compoundaccording to any one of the above embodiments for the treatment ofdiseases associated with bone disorders or associated with excessivesecretion of PTH.

Another aspect of the invention involves a method of using a compoundaccording to any one of the above embodiments for the treatment ofosteoporosis or hyperparathyroidism.

Another aspect of the invention involves a process for making a compoundaccording to claim 1 wherein R³ and R⁴ are both hydrogen comprising thesteps of:

placing a compound having the structure

in the presence of acid followed by treatment with a hydride andmethanol to form

reacting the resulting alcohol with R⁶—B(OH)₂ to form

oxidizing the alcohol to form

and

reacting the aldehyde with an amine having the structure

Unless otherwise specified, the following definitions apply to termsfound in the specification and claims:

“Alkyl” and the prefix “alk-” refer to alkyl groups or substituentswherein the carbon atoms are in a branched, cyclical or linearrelationship or any combination of the three. The alkyl groups describedin this section contain from 1 to 10 carbon atoms unless otherwisespecified and may also contain a double or triple bond. “C_(V-W)alkyl”means an alkyl group comprising from V to W carbon atoms. Examples ofC₁₋₆alkyl include, but are not limited to the following:

“Aryl” means a carbocyclic aromatic ring or ring system. Examples ofaryl groups include phenyl, naphthyl, indenyl, fluorenyl, biphenyl,anthracenyl, 9-(9-phenylfluorenyl), phenanthrenyl, and the like.

“Halogen” means a halogen atom selected from F, Cl, Br and I.

“Haloalkyl”, “haloalk-” and “C_(V-W)haloalkyl” mean an alkyl group, asdescribed above, wherein any number—at least one—of the hydrogen atomsattached to the alkyl group or chain are replaced by F, Cl, Br or I.

“Heterocycle” means a ring or ring system comprising at least one carbonatom and at least one other atom selected from N, O and S. Heterocyclicgroups can be saturated, unsaturated or aromatic. Aromatic heterocyclicgroups are also referred to as “heteroaryl” rings or ring systems.Examples of heterocycles that may be found in the claims include, butare not limited to, the following:

Unless otherwise specified, the term “substituted” means that a group issubstituted by one or more substituents independently selected from thegroup consisting of hydroxy, alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, halogen,haloalkyl, haloalkoxy, alkylcarbonyl, haloalkylcarbonyl, arylcarbonyl,heterocyclylcarbonyl, aryl, aralkyl, heterocyclyl, heterocyclylalkyl,—CN, —C(═O)OH, alkoxycarbonyl, alkanoyloxy, alkanoylthio, nitro,—N(R^(a))₂, —N(R^(a))(R^(b)), NR^(d)S(═O)₂R^(d),—NR^(d)C(═O)NR^(d)R^(d), —NR^(d)S(═O)₂NR^(d)R^(d), or —NR^(d)C(═O)R^(d)and, in the case of heterocyclyl cycloalkyl groups, oxo.

Preferred compounds include:

-   (1R)-N-((6-fluoro-4′-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(4(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-(methyloxy)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((3′,6-bis(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((3′,6-bis(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(1naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-(trifluoromethyl)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   (1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-(trifluoromethyl)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((3-(1-methyl-1H-indol-6-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((3-(1-methyl-1H-indol-6-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-((2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)oxy)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   (1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-((2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)oxy)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((3-(1-methyl-1H-benzimidazol-2-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((3-(6-(ethyloxy)-3-pyridinyl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((3-(6-(ethyloxy)-3-pyridinyl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1H-pyrrol-1-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1-methyl-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridin-5-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((3-(1-methyl-1H-indazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((3-(1-methyl-1H-indazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   (1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1H-pyrrol-1-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(4-(methyloxy)-2-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   ethyl    4-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-(1naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-3,6-dihydro-1(2H)-pyridinecarboxylate;-   (1R)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-3′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((3-(3-furanyl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((3-(2,2-difluoro-1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((3-(2,2-difluoro-1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((3-(2,2-difluoro-1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((3-(3-furanyl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((6-chloro-4′-((trifluoromethyl)oxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((6-chloro-4′-((trifluoromethyl)oxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-quinolinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-quinolinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((3-(2,1,3-benzoxadiazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-1H-indol-5-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-chloro-3-(6-((2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)oxy)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((3-(2,1,3-benzoxadiazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((3-(2,1,3-benzoxadiazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((3-(2,3-dihydro-1-benzofuran-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((3-(2,3-dihydro-1-benzofuran-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((3-(2,3-dihydro-1-benzofuran-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4′-fluoro-6-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(3-fluorophenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4′,6-bis(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((3-(2,1,3-benzothiadiazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((3-(2,1,3-benzothiadiazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((3-(1-benzothien-3-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   1-(3-fluorophenyl)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)ethanamine;-   1-(3-bromophenyl)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)ethanamine;-   1-(3,5-difluorophenyl)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((3-(1,3-benzothiazol-2-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((6-chloro-4′-((trifluoromethyl)oxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4′-chloro-6-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-quinoxalinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-3′-((trifluoromethyl)oxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((6-iodo-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((6-iodo-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4′-chloro-6-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((3-(2-methyl-1,3-oxazol-4-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((3-(2-methyl-1,3-oxazol-4-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   ethyl    2′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-4-carboxylate;-   ethyl    2′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-4-carboxylate;-   4-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-1,3-thiazol-2-amine;-   (1R)-N-((3-(1-(cyclopropylmethyl)-1H-indol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((3-(1-(cyclopropylmethyl)-1H-indol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-((tetrahydro-2-furanylmethyl)oxy)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((3-(2-fluoro-3-pyridinyl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   N,N-dimethyl-5-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-2-pyridinamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1-methyl-2-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-benzimidazol-5-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1-methyl-2-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-benzimidazol-5-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-thienyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-thienyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-thienyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-methyl-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((3-(1,3-benzoxazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine-   (1R)-N-((3-(2-methyl-1,3-benzoxazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   2′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-carbonitrile;-   (1R)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-((trifluoromethyl)oxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-1-(3-fluorophenyl)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((6-(ethyloxy)-4′-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-(trifluoromethyl)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-((2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)oxy)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-1-(3-chlorophenyl)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine;-   2′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-carbonitrile;-   (1R)-N-((2′-fluoro-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(4-methylphenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(4-methylphenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-(methyloxy)-3-pyridazinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-pyrazinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-((tetrahydro-2-furanylmethyl)oxy)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-(4-morpholinyl)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((3-(1-methyl-1H-imidazol-4-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1-pyrrolidinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   ethyl    2′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-4-carboxylate;-   N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(3-methylphenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((6-fluoro-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1phenylethanamine;-   N,N-dimethyl-2′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-4-carboxamide;-   N,N-dimethyl-2′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-4-carboxamide;-   N,N-dimethyl-2′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-4-carboxamide;-   (1R)-N-((6-iodo-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-3′-((trifluoromethyl)oxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-3′-((trifluoromethyl)oxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4′-chloro-6-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(3(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-((2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)oxy)-5-pyrimidinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-quinoxalinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((3-(1,3-benzothiazol-2-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((6-((2-(methyloxy)ethyl)oxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-naphthalenyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-naphthalenyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-naphthalenyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((6-chloro-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-1H-indol-5-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((6-((2-(methyloxy)ethyl)oxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((6-((2-(methyloxy)ethyl)oxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   (1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-quinolinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine;-   2′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-carboxamide;-   (1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)-N-((3-(6-(trifluoromethyl)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((3-(3-furanyl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-3′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-((difluoromethyl)oxy)-3-(3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((3-(2-methyl-2H-indazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(5-(trifluoromethyl)-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-chloro-3-(3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((3-(2-ethyl-2H-1,2,3-benzotriazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;    and-   (1R)-N-((4′,6-difluoro-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

Compounds of the present invention can possess one or more asymmetriccarbon atoms and are thus capable of existing in the form of opticalisomers as well as in the form of racemic or non-racemic mixturesthereof. The optical isomers can be obtained by resolution of theracemic mixtures according to conventional processes, e.g., by formationof diastereoisomeric salts, by treatment with an optically active acidor base. Examples of appropriate acids are tartaric, diacetyltartaric,dibenzoyltartaric, ditoluoyltartaric, and camphorsulfonic acid and thenseparation of the mixture of diastereoisomers by crystallizationfollowed by liberation of the optically active bases from these salts. Adifferent process for separation of optical isomers involves the use ofa chiral chromatography column optimally chosen to maximize theseparation of the enantiomers. Still another available method involvessynthesis of covalent diastereoisomeric molecules by reacting compoundsof the invention with an optically pure acid in an activated form or anoptically pure isocyanate. The synthesized diastereoisomers can beseparated by conventional means such as chromatography, distillation,crystallization or sublimation, and then hydrolyzed to deliver theenantiomerically pure compound. The optically active compounds of theinvention can likewise be obtained by using active starting materials.These isomers may be in the form of a free acid, a free base, an esteror a salt. The (R) isomer is generally preferred.

Likewise, the compounds of this invention may exist as isomers, that iscompounds of the same molecular formula but in which the atoms, relativeto one another, are arranged differently. In particular, the alkylenesubstituents of the compounds of this invention, are normally andpreferably arranged and inserted into the molecules as indicated in thedefinitions for each of these groups, being read from left to right.However, in certain cases, one skilled in the art will appreciate thatit is possible to prepare compounds of this invention in which thesesubstituents are reversed in orientation relative to the other atoms inthe molecule. That is, the substituent to be inserted may be the same asthat noted above except that it is inserted into the molecule in thereverse orientation. One skilled in the art will appreciate that theseisomeric forms of the compounds of this invention are to be construed asencompassed within the scope of the present invention.

The compounds of the present invention can be used in the form ofpharmaceutically acceptable salts derived from inorganic or organicacids. The salts include, but are not limited to, the following:acetate, adipate, alginate, citrate, aspartate, benzoate,benzenesulfonate, bisulfate, butyrate, camphorate, camphorsulfonate,digluconate, cyclopentanepropionate, dodecylsulfate, ethanesulfonate,glucoheptanoate, glycerophosphate, hemisulfate, heptanoate, hexanoate,fumarate, hydrochloride, hydrobromide, hydroiodide,2-hyroxy-ethanesulfonate, lactate, maleate, mandelate, methansulfonate,nicotinate, 2-naphthalenesulfonate, oxalate, palmoate, pectinate,persulfate, 2-phenylpropionate, picrate, pivalate, propionate,salicylate, succinate, sulfate, tartrate, thiocyanate, tosylate,mesylate, and undecanoate. Other examples include salts with alkalimetals or alkaline earth metals, such as sodium, potassium, calcium ormagnesium or with organic bases. When compounds of the invention includean acidic function such as a carboxy group, then suitablepharmaceutically acceptable cation pairs for the carboxy group are wellknown to those skilled in the art and include alkaline, alkaline earth,ammonium, quaternary ammonium cations and the like. For additionalexamples of “pharmacologically acceptable salts,” see infra and Berge etal., J. Pharm. Sci. 66:1 (1977).

Also, the basic nitrogen-containing groups can be quaternized with suchagents as lower alkyl halides, such as methyl, ethyl, propyl, and butylchloride, bromides and iodides; dialkyl sulfates like dimethyl, diethyl,dibutyl, and diamyl sulfates, long chain halides such as decyl, lauryl,myristyl and stearyl chlorides, bromides and iodides, aralkyl halideslike benzyl and phenethyl bromides, and others. Water or oil-soluble ordispersible products are thereby obtained.

Also encompassed in the scope of the present invention arepharmaceutically acceptable esters of a carboxylic acid or hydroxylcontaining group, including a metabolically labile ester or a prodrugform of a compound of this invention. A metabolically labile ester isone which may produce, for example, an increase in blood levels andprolong the efficacy of the corresponding non-esterified form of thecompound. A prodrug form is one which is not in an active form of themolecule as administered but which becomes therapeutically active aftersome in vivo activity or biotransformation, such as metabolism, forexample, enzymatic or hydrolytic cleavage. For a general discussion ofprodrugs involving esters see Svensson and Tunek Drug Metabolism Reviews165 (1988) and Bundgaard Design of Prodrugs, Elsevier (1985). Examplesof a masked carboxylate anion include a variety of esters, such as alkyl(for example, methyl, ethyl), cycloalkyl (for example, cyclohexyl),aralkyl (for example, benzyl, p-methoxybenzyl), andalkylcarbonyloxyalkyl (for example, pivaloyloxymethyl). Amines have beenmasked as arylcarbonyloxymethyl substituted derivatives which arecleaved by esterases in vivo releasing the free drug and formaldehyde(Bungaard J. Med. Chem. 2503 (1989)). Also, drugs containing an acidicNH group, such as imidazole, imide, indole and the like, have beenmasked with N-acyloxymethyl groups (Bundgaard Design of Prodrugs,Elsevier (1985)). Hydroxy groups have been masked as esters and ethers.EP 039,051 (Sloan and Little, Apr. 11, 1981) discloses Mannich-basehydroxamic acid prodrugs, their preparation and use. Esters of acompound of this invention, may include, for example, the methyl, ethyl,propyl, and butyl esters, as well as other suitable esters formedbetween an acidic moiety and a hydroxyl containing moiety. Metabolicallylabile esters, may include, for example, methoxymethyl, ethoxymethyl,iso-propoxymethyl, α-methoxyethyl, groups such asα-((C₁-C₄)alkyloxy)ethyl; for example, methoxyethyl, ethoxyethyl,propoxyethyl, iso-propoxyethyl, etc.; 2-oxo-1,3-dioxolen-4-ylmethylgroups, such as 5-methyl-2-oxo-1,3, dioxolen-4-ylmethyl, etc.; C₁-C₃alkylthiomethyl groups, for example, methylthiomethyl, ethylthiomethyl,isopropylthiomethyl, etc.; acyloxymethyl groups, for example,pivaloyloxymethyl, α-acetoxymethyl, etc.; ethoxycarbonyl-1-methyl; orα-acyloxy-α-substituted methyl groups, for example α-acetoxyethyl.

Further, the compounds of the invention may exist as crystalline solidswhich can be crystallized from common solvents such as ethanol,N,N-dimethyl-formamide, water, or the like. Thus, crystalline forms ofthe compounds of the invention may exist as solvates and/or hydrates ofthe parent compounds or their pharmaceutically acceptable salts. All ofsuch forms likewise are to be construed as falling within the scope ofthe invention.

“Leaving group” generally refers to groups readily displaceable by anucleophile, such as an amine, a thiol or an alcohol nucleophile. Suchleaving groups are well known in the art. Examples of such leavinggroups include, but are not limited to, N-hydroxysuccinimide,N-hydroxybenzotriazole, halides, triflates, tosylates and the like.Preferred leaving groups are indicated herein where appropriate.

“Protecting group” generally refers to groups well known in the artwhich are used to prevent selected reactive groups, such as carboxy,amino, hydroxy, mercapto and the like, from undergoing undesiredreactions, such as nucleophilic, electrophilic, oxidation, reduction andthe like. Preferred protecting groups are indicated herein whereappropriate. Examples of amino protecting groups include, but are notlimited to, aralkyl, substituted aralkyl, cycloalkenylalkyl andsubstituted cycloalkenyl alkyl, allyl, substituted allyl, acyl,alkoxycarbonyl, aralkoxycarbonyl, silyl and the like. Examples ofaralkyl include, but are not limited to, benzyl, orthomethylbenzyl,trityl and benzhydryl, which can be optionally substituted with halogen,alkyl, alkoxy, hydroxy, nitro, acylamino, acyl and the like, and salts,such as phosphonium and ammonium salts. Examples of aryl groups includephenyl, naphthyl, indanyl, anthracenyl, 9-(9-phenylfluorenyl),phenanthrenyl, durenyl and the like. Examples of cycloalkenylalkyl orsubstituted cycloalkylenylalkyl radicals, preferably have 6-10 carbonatoms, include, but are not limited to, cyclohexenyl methyl and thelike. Suitable acyl, alkoxycarbonyl and aralkoxycarbonyl groups includebenzyloxycarbonyl, t-butoxycarbonyl, iso-butoxycarbonyl, benzoyl,substituted benzoyl, butyryl, acetyl, tri-fluoroacetyl, tri-chloroacetyl, phthaloyl and the like. A mixture of protecting groups can beused to protect the same amino group, such as a primary amino group canbe protected by both an aralkyl group and an aralkoxycarbonyl group.Amino protecting groups can also form a heterocyclic ring with thenitrogen to which they are attached, for example,1,2-bis(methylene)benzene, phthalimidyl, succinimidyl, maleimidyl andthe like and where these heterocyclic groups can further includeadjoining aryl and cycloalkyl rings. In addition, the heterocyclicgroups can be mono-, di- or tri-substituted, such as nitrophthalimidyl.Amino groups may also be protected against undesired reactions, such asoxidation, through the formation of an addition salt, such ashydrochloride, toluenesulfonic acid, trifluoroacetic acid and the like.Many of the amino protecting groups are also suitable for protectingcarboxy, hydroxy and mercapto groups. For example, aralkyl groups. Alkylgroups are also suitable groups for protecting hydroxy and mercaptogroups, such as tert-butyl.

Silyl protecting groups are silicon atoms optionally substituted by oneor more alkyl, aryl and aralkyl groups. Suitable silyl protecting groupsinclude, but are not limited to, trimethylsilyl, triethylsilyl,tri-isopropylsilyl, tert-butyldimethylsilyl, dimethylphenylsilyl,1,2-bis(dimethylsilyl)benzene, 1,2-bis(dimethylsilyl)ethane anddiphenylmethylsilyl. Silylation of an amino groups provide mono- ordi-silylamino groups. Silylation of aminoalcohol compounds can lead to aN,N,O-tri-silyl derivative. Removal of the silyl function from a silylether function is readily accomplished by treatment with, for example, ametal hydroxide or ammonium fluoride reagent, either as a discretereaction step or in situ during a reaction with the alcohol group.Suitable silylating agents are, for example, trimethylsilyl chloride,tert-butyl-dimethylsilyl chloride, phenyldimethylsilyl chloride,diphenylmethyl silyl chloride or their combination products withimidazole or DMF. Methods for silylation of amines and removal of silylprotecting groups are well known to those skilled in the art. Methods ofpreparation of these amine derivatives from corresponding amino acids,amino acid amides or amino acid esters are also well known to thoseskilled in the art of organic chemistry including amino acid/amino acidester or aminoalcohol chemistry.

Protecting groups are removed under conditions which will not affect theremaining portion of the molecule. These methods are well known in theart and include acid hydrolysis, hydrogenolysis and the like. Apreferred method involves removal of a protecting group, such as removalof a benzyloxycarbonyl group by hydrogenolysis utilizing palladium oncarbon in a suitable solvent system such as an alcohol, acetic acid, andthe like or mixtures thereof. A t-butoxycarbonyl protecting group can beremoved utilizing an inorganic or organic acid, such as HCl ortrifluoroacetic acid, in a suitable solvent system, such as dioxane ormethylene chloride. The resulting amino salt can readily be neutralizedto yield the free amine. Carboxy protecting group, such as methyl,ethyl, benzyl, tert-butyl, 4-methoxyphenylmethyl and the like, can beremoved under hydrolysis and hydrogenolysis conditions well known tothose skilled in the art.

It should be noted that compounds of the invention may contain groupsthat may exist in tautomeric forms, such as cyclic and acyclic amidineand guanidine groups, heteroatom substituted heteroaryl groups (Y′═O, S,NR), and the like, which are illustrated in the following examples:

and though one form is named, described, displayed and/or claimedherein, all the tautomeric forms are intended to be inherently includedin such name, description, display and/or claim.

A “derivative” of a compound of the invention includes salts, isomers,enantiomers, prodrugs, and metabolites of the compound.

Prodrugs of the compounds of this invention are also contemplated bythis invention. A prodrug is an active or inactive compound that ismodified chemically through in vivo physiological action, such ashydrolysis, metabolism and the like, into a compound of this inventionfollowing administration of the prodrug to a patient. The suitabilityand techniques involved in making and using prodrugs are well known bythose skilled in the art. For a general discussion of prodrugs involvingesters see Svensson and Tunek, Drug Metabolism Reviews 165 q (1988) andBundgaard, Design of Prodrugs, Elsevier (1985). One method of preparinga prodrug of a compound is by masking one or more potentially reactivegroups on the compound, such as carboxylates, hydroxy groups, andamines. Examples of a masked carboxylate anion include a variety ofesters, such as alkyl (for example, methyl, ethyl), cycloalkyl (forexample, cyclohexyl), aralkyl (for example, benzyl, p-methoxybenzyl),and alkylcarbonyloxyalkyl (for example, pivaloyloxymethyl). Amines havebeen masked as arylcarbonyloxymethyl substituted derivatives which arecleaved by esterases in vivo releasing the free drug and formaldehyde(Bungaard, J. Med. Chem. 2503 (1989)). Also, drugs containing an acidicNH group, such as imidazole, imide, indole and the like, have beenmasked with N-acyloxymethyl groups (Bundgaard, Design of Prodrugs,Elsevier (1985)). Hydroxy groups have been masked as esters and ethers.EP 039,051 (Sloan and Little, Apr. 11, 1981) discloses Mannich-basehydroxamic acid prodrugs, their preparation and use.

Experimental

General:

-   Method A: the aldehyde (1.6 mmol) is dissolved in methanol (5 mL)    and the amine (1.9 mmol) is added. The reaction is shaken for 24    hours or until imine formation is complete (as monitored by LCMS),    then solid supported borohydride is added (prepared according to    Kabalka, G. W.; Wadgaonkar, P. P.; Chatla, N.; Synth. Commun.;    (1990), 20 (2), 293-299) (ca 2.5 mmol/g; 3.1 mmol) and the mixture    is shaken for 24 hours or until reduction is complete (as monitored    by LCMS). Dichloromethane (ca 3 mL) is then added followed by    Wang-aldehyde resin (4-benzyloxybenzaldehyde, polymer-bound; ca 1.25    mmol/g; 0.6 mmol) and the mixture is shaken for further 24 hours.    The resins are filtered off and the solvents are evaporated under    reduced pressure, to afford an oil which is purified by column    chromatography (usually Hexane/AcOEt 7/3 or DCM/MeOH 95/5). The    free-base oil is then treated with 1.5-2.5 1N HCl in diethyl ether    and the solvents are evaporated under reduced pressure to afford the    mono or bis-HCl salt.-   Method B: the aldehyde (1.6 mmol) is dissolved in methanol (5 mL)    and the amine (1.9 mmol) is added. The reaction is heated to reflux    for 10 minutes then left to cool overnight until imine formation is    complete (as monitored by LCMS). Solid supported cyanoborohydride is    added (prepared according to Sande, A. R.; Jagadale, M. H.; Mane, R.    B.; Salunkhe, M. M.; Tetrahedron Lett. (1984), 25 (32), 3501-4) (ca    2.5 mmol/g; 3.1 mmol) and the mixture is heated at 50 C for 15 hours    or until reduction is complete (as monitored by LCMS).    Dichloromethane (ca 3 mL) is then added followed by Wang-aldehyde    resin (4-benzyloxybenzaldehyde, polymer-bound; ca 1.25 mmol/g; 0.6    mmol) and the mixture is shaken for further 24 hours. The resins are    filtered off and the solvents are evaporated under reduced pressure,    to afford an oil which is purified by column chromatography (usually    Hexane/AcOEt 7/3 or DCM/MeOH 95/5). The free-base oil is then    treated with 1.5-2.5 1N HCl in diethyl ether and the solvents are    evaporated under reduced pressure to afford the mono or bis-HCl    salt.-   Method C: The aldehyde is (1.6 mmol) is dissolved in    1,2-dichloroethane (12 mL) and the amine (1.9 mmol) is added,    followed by acetic acid (0.09 mL, 1.6 mmol) and finally sodium    triacetoxyborohydride (500 mg, 2.4 mmol). The mixture is stirred    overnight or until complete by TLC; upon reaction completion, the    mixture is diluted with ethyl acetate, washed with saturated NaHCO₃    then with saturated brine, and finally dried over sodium sulphate.    The solvents are evaporated under reduced pressure, to afford an oil    which is purified by column chromatography on silica gel (usually    Hexane/AcOEt 7/3 or DCM/MeOH 95/5). The free-base oil is then    treated with 1.5-2.5 equivalents 1N HCl in diethyl ether and the    solvents are evaporated under reduced pressure to afford the mono or    bis-HCl salt.-   Method D: Compounds wherein both R³ and R⁴ are other than hydrogen    can be prepared by combining an appropriately substituted    phenylacetic acid with a strong base such as lithium    diisopropylamide or the like at a temperature between −78 and 20° C.    to yield a red dianion. The dianion is then reacted with an    alkylating agent of formula R³-Z, wherein Z is a halide, a    sulfonate, or other suitable leaving group to provide an R³    substituted compound. Treatment of the compound thus obtained with a    strong base such as lithium diisopropylamide or the like at a    temperature between −78 and 20° C. yields a second red dianion,    which is reacted with an alkylating agent of formula R⁴-Z, wherein Z    is a halide, a sulfonate, or other suitable leaving group to yield    the R³, R⁴ disubstituted compound. Treatment of the resultant    carboxylic acid with diphenylphosphoryl azide in a refluxing solvent    (for example toluene, benzene, chlorobenzene, 1,4-dioxane or the    like), followed by aqueous workup yields the R³ substituted R⁴amine.    Reductive coupling of the amine with an aldehyde or ketone according    to Method C affords the final product.-   Method E: Compounds wherein only one of R³ and R⁴ is hydrogen can be    prepared by reacting the α-monosubstituted carboxylic acid obtained    by reacting an appropriately substituted phenylacetic acid with a    strong base such as lithium diisopropylamide and then with an    alkylating agent of formula R³-Z as described above with    diphenylphosphoryl azide in a refluxing solvent such as, for    example, toluene, benzene, chlorobenzene, 1,4-dioxane, etc. followed    by an aqueous workup to yield a mono-α-substituted amine. This amine    can then be reacted with an aldehyde or ketone according to Method C    to obtain the final product.

The following examples are representative of the invention, but are notto be construed as limiting the claimed invention in any way. Thestructure of the prepared compounds is verified by mass spectral data;C¹³ NMR data is also provided for some compounds. For some compounds,ions having mass greater than M+H are reported. These ions generallyrepresent dimers or trimers of the synthesized compound, and in someinstances represent trifluoroacetate adducts generated from the mobilephase of the LC/MS. The trifluoroacetate adducts will have a weight ofM+115.

EXAMPLE 1(R)-N-(1-phenylethyl)-N-((4-acetamido-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)phenylmethyl)amine

Step 1) 2-bromo-4-hydroxymethylaniline:

To a solution of 4-amino-3-bromobenzaldehyde (2.6 g, 13 mmol) (preparedas in J. Chem. Soc., Perkin Trans. 1 (1992), 2235) in methanol (130 mL)solid supported borohydride 6.2 g, 15.5 mmol) was added. The reactionwas stirred for 1.5 hours at room temperature, then the resin filteredoff and rinsed with little methanol. The filtrate was concentrated invacuo to give 2.58 g of a brown oil.

C₇H₈BrNO Mass (calculated) [202.05]; (found) [M⁺]=202 (bromine); LcRt=0.63, 89%.Step 2) 4-Hydroxymethyl-2-(4′-methoxyphenyl)aniline:

To a degassed solution of crude 2-bromo-4-hydroxymethylaniline (3.2 g,15.8 mmol), 4-methoxybenzeneboronic acid (2.89 g, 19 mmol) and potassiumcarbonate (4.77 g, 34.8 mmol) in toluene/ethanol 2/1 (45 mL) a catalyticamount of Pd(PPh₃)₄ (0.2 g, 1 mmol %) was added and the mixture washeated at 90 C for 5 hours. The residue was extracted into ethyl acetateand washed with water and then saturated brine and dried over sodiumsulphate. The solvent was removed under reduced pressure to afford 5 gof crude product. C₁₄H₁₅BNO₂ Mass (calculated) [229.28]; (found)[M+H⁺]=230 Lc Rt=0.88, 89%. NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3): 3.75 (3H, s, MeO); 4.5(2H, s, CH₂O); 6.65 (1H, d, J=8.5 Hz, aryl-H); 6.9 (2H, d, J=8.5 Hz,aryl-H); 7-7.1 (2H, m, aryl-H); 7.25 (2H, d, J=8.5 Hz, aryl-H).Step 3) 4-Tri-isopropoxymethyl-2-(4′-methoxyphenyl)aniline:

To a solution of the crude alcohol from Step2 and4-dimethylaminopyridine (2.12 g, 17.4 mmol) in dichloromethane (45 mL)tri-isopropylsilyl chloride (3.05 g, 15.8 mmol) was added. The reactionwas stirred at room temperature for 16 hours and then diluted withdichloromethane and washed with water. The organic phase was dried oversodium sulphate and the solvent removed in vacuo. The crude was purifiedby column (silica, 5%-10 AcOEt in hexane to 10% methanol in AcOEt) togive 4.70 g of title compound.

C₂₃H₃₅NO₂Si Mass (calculated) [385.63]; (found) [M+H⁺]=386 Lc Rt=1.77.Step 4) 4-Tri-isopropoxymethyl-2-(4′-methoxyphenyl)acetanilide:

To a solution of 4-tri-isopropoxymethyl-2-(4′-methoxyphenyl)aniline(1.57 g, 4.07 mmol) and 4-pyridine (0.35 mg, 4.48 mmol) indichloromethane (9 mL), acetic anhydride (0.4 mL, 4.27 mmol) was addedand the reaction stirred at room temperature for 72 hours. The reactionmixture was then diluted with dichloromethane and washed with saturatedammonium chloride and water, then dried over sodium sulphate to afford1.87 g of a solid.

C₂₅H₃₇NO₃Si Mass (calculated) [427.66]; (found) [M+H+]=428; Lc Rt=2.10.Step 5) 4-Hydroxymethyl-2-(4′-methoxyphenyl)acetanilide:

Tetra-butylammonium fluoride (4.48 mL of a 1M solution in THF) was addedto a solution of 4-tri-isopropoxymethyl-2-(4′-methoxyphenyl)acetanilide(1.87 g, 4.07 mmol) in THF (12 mL) and stirred for 2 hours. The reactionwas diluted with ethyl acetate and washed with saturated ammoniumchloride then water and finally dried over sodium sulphate. The solventwas evaporated to afford 1.66 g of a yellow oil.

C₁₆H₁₇NO₃ Mass (calculated) [271.32]; (found) [M+H⁺]=272; Lc Rt=0.95.Step 6) 4-Acetamido-3-(4′-methoxyphenyl)benzaldehyde:

Manganese dioxide (1.77 g, 20.3 mmol) was added portionwise to a stirredsolution of the crude alcohol (1.66 g) from step 5 in acetone (12 mL).The reaction was stirred at room temperature for 20 hours, then refluxedfor a further 8 hours. The reaction mixture was then filtered on paperand the solvent removed under reduced pressure. The crude was purifiedon silica (hexane/AcOEt 3/1) to give 0.6 g of title product.

C₁₆H₁₅NO₃ Mass (calculated) [269.30]; (found) [M+H⁺]=270; Lc Rt=1.21.NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 2.6 (3H, s, CH₃CO); 3.86 (3H, s, MeO); 6.96 (2H,d, J=8.5 Hz, aryl-H); 7.3 (2H, d, J=8.5 Hz, aryl-H); 7.44 (1H, bs, NH);7.72 ((1H, d, J=2 Hz, aryl-H); 7.84 (1H, dd, J=2 and 8.5 Hz, aryl-H);8.6 (1H, bd, J=8.5 Hz, aryl-H); 9.5 (1H, s, CHO).Step 7)(R)-N-(1-Phenylethyl)-N-((4-acetamido-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)phenylmethyl)amine:

The title compound was prepared fromN-[4-formyl-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)phenyl]acetamide and(R)-α-methylbenzylamine according to general procedure C.

C₂₄H₂₆N₂O₂ Mass (calculated): [374]; (found): [M+H⁺]=375. NMR (400 MHz,CDCl₃): 1.3 (3H, d, J=6 Hz, NCHCH₃); 1.95 (3H, s, CH₃CO); 3.5 and 3.55(2H, dd, J=12 Hz, CH₂N); 3.7 (1H, q, J=6 Hz, NCHMe); 3.75 (3H, s, MeO);6.9 (2H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 7-7.1 (2H, m, aryl-H); 7.1-7.35 (7H, m,aryl-H); 8.1 (1H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H).

EXAMPLE 2(R)-N-(1-(3-Methoxyphenyl)ethyl)-N-((4-acetamido-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)phenylmethyl)amine

The title compound was prepared fromN-[4-formyl-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)phenyl]acetamide and(R)-3-methoxy-α-methylbenzylamine according to general procedure C.

C₂₅H₂₈N₂O₃ Mass (calculated): [404]; (found): [M+H⁺]=254, 405. NMR (400MHz, CDCl₃): 1.3 (3H, d, J=6 Hz, NCHCH₃); 1.95 (3H, s, CH₃CO); 3.5 and3.55 (2H, dd, J=12 Hz, CH₂N); 3.7-3.75 (4H, m, MeO and NCHMe); 3.75 (3H,s, MeO); 6.7 (1H, dd, J=1 and 8 Hz, aryl-H); 6.75-6.8 (2H, m, aryl-H);6.9 (2H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 7-7.1 (2H, m, aryl-H); 7.1-7.35 (3H, m,aryl-H); 8.1 (1H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H).

EXAMPLE 3(R)-N-(1-(1-Naphthyl)ethyl)-N-((4-acetamido-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-phenylmethyl)amine

The title compound was prepared fromN-[4-formyl-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-phenyl]acetamide and(R)-1-(1-naphthyl)ethylamine according to general procedure C.

C₂₈H₂₈N₂O₂ Mass (calculated): [424]; (found): [M+H⁺]=425, 254. NMR (400MHz, CDCl₃): 1.45 (3H, d, J=6 Hz, NCHCH₃); 1.95 (3H, s, CH₃CO); 3.6 and3.65 (2H, dd, J=12 Hz, CH₂N); 3.8 (3H, s, MeO); 4.65 (1H, q, J=6 Hz,NCHMe); 6.9 (2H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.0-7.05 (2H, m, aryl-H); 7.1-7.15(2H, m, aryl-H); 7.35-7.5 (3H, m, aryl-H); 7.7 (2H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H);7.75-7.85 (1H, m, aryl-H); 8-8.05 (1H, m, aryl-H); 8.1 (1H, d, J=8 Hz,aryl-H).

EXAMPLE 4(R)-N-(1-Phenylethyl)-N-((4-methoxy-3-(1-methylbenzimidazol-5-yl)phenylmethyl)amine

Step 1)N-Methyl-4-bromo-2-nitroaniline/(4-Bromo-2-nitrophenyl)methylamine

2,5-Dibromobenzene (5 g, 17.8 mmol) was added to a solution ofmethylamine (13.8 mL of a 40% aq. solution) and the mixture was stirredfor 16 hours, then 8 mL of THF were added and the reaction was stirredfor 2 hours at room temperature and then for further 2 hours at 50° C.The reaction mixture was then cooled and extracted twice into ethylacetate. The solvent was removed under reduced pressure and the crudewas chromatographed (silica, AcOEt 2-10% in hexane) to afford 2 g oforange crystals.

NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 2.95 (3H, d, J=5 Hz, NCH3); 3.92 (3H, s, MeN); 6.7(d, J=8.5 Hz, aryl-H); 7.45 (1H, dd, J=2 and 8.5 Hz, aryl-H); 7.9 (1H,bs, NH); 8.2 (1H, d, J=2 Hz, aryl-H).Step 2)2-N-Methylamino-5-bromoaniline/(2-Amino-4-bromophenyl)methylamine

A solution of the nitroaniline from Step 1 (1.56 g, 6.75 mmol) andtin(II) chloride (7.62 g, 33.7 mmol) in ethyl acetate (40 mL) wasrefluxed under nitrogen for 3 hours. The mixture was then poured ontoice, neutralized with saturated NaHCO₃ and extracted into ethyl acetate.The organic layer was washed with brine and dried over sodium sulphateto afford 1.5 g of crude red oil which was used without furtherpurification.

C₇H₉BrO₂Mass (calculated): [201.07]; (found): [M+]=201 (bromine). NMR(400 MHz, MeOH-d₄): 3.88 (3H, s, MeO); 2.8 (3H, s, MeN); 6.7 (1H, d,J=8.5 Hz, aryl-H); 6.85 (1H, dd, J=2 and 8.5 Hz, aryl-H); 6.9 (1H, d,J=2 Hz, aryl-H).Step 3) 5-Bromo-1-methylbenzimidazole:

A solution of 2-N-methylamino-5-bromoaniline (1 g, 4.97 mmol) intriethyl orthoformate (30 mL) was refluxed for 5 hours. The solvent wasremoved under reduced pressure to afford 1 g of the titlebromobenzimidazole.

C₈H₇BrN₂ Mass (calculated): [211.06]; (found): [M+]=211 (bromine). NMR(400 MHz, MeOH-d₄): 3.88 (3H, s, MeO); 2.8 (3H, s, MeN); 6.7 (1H, d,J=8.5 Hz, aryl-H); 6.85 (1H, dd, J=2 and 8.5 Hz, aryl-H); 6.9 (1H, d,J=2 Hz, aryl-H).Step 4)4-Methoxy-3-(1′-methylbenzimidazol-5′-yl)benzenecarboxaldehyde/4-Methoxy-3-(1-methylbenzimidazol-5-yl)benzaldehyde:

To a degassed solution of 5-bromo-1-methylbenzimidazole (0.56 g, 2.63mmol), 5-formyl-2-methoxybenzeneboronic acid (0.57 g, 3.2 mmol) andpotassium carbonate (0.91 g, 6.6 mmol) in toluene/ethanol 2/1 (30 mL) acatalytic amount of Pd(PPh₃)₄ (0.03 g, 1 mmol %) was added and thesolution was degassed for further 5 minutes. The mixture was refluxedfor 5 hours. The residue was extracted into ethyl acetate and washedwith water and then saturated brine and dried over sodium sulphate. Thesolvent was removed under reduced pressure and the crude was purified bycolumn (silica, EtOAc to 5% MeOH in AcOEt) to afford 0.6 g of product.

C₈H₇BrN₂ Mass (calculated): [266.30]; (found): [M⁺]=267. NMR (400 MHz,CDCl₃): 3.88 (3H, s, MeO); 3.92 (3H, s, MeN); 7.12 (1H, d, J=8.5 Hz,aryl-H); 7.4-7.5 (2H, m, aryl-H); 7.8-7.95 (3H, m, aryl-H); 7.98 (1H, s,imidazole N═CHN); 9.95 (1H, s, CHO).Step 5)(R)-N-(1-Phenylethyl)-N-((4-methoxy-3-(1-methylbenzimidazol-5-yl)phenylmethyl)amine

The title compound was prepared from4-methoxy-3-(1-methylbenzimidazol-5-yl)benzaldehyde and(R)-α-methylbenzylamine according to general procedure C.

C₂₄H₂₅N₃O Mass (calculated): [371]; (found): [M+H⁺]=251, 372, 268. NMR(400 MHz, CDCl₃): 1.3 (3H, d, J=6 Hz, NCHCH₃); 3.55 and 3.6 (2H, dd,J=12 Hz, CH₂N); 3.7 (3H, s, NMe); 3.75-3.85 (4H, m and s, NCHMe andMeO); 6.9 (2H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.25-7.3 (3H, m, aryl-H); 7.3-7.4(5H, m, aryl-H); 7.45 (1H, dd, J=1 and 8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.8 (1H, aryl H);7.9 (1H, m, aryl-H).

EXAMPLE 5(R)-N-(1-(3-Methoxyphenyl)ethyl)-N-((4-methoxy-3-(1-methylbenzimidazol-5-yl)phenylmethyl)amine

The title compound was prepared from4-methoxy-3-(1-methylbenzimidazol-5-yl)benzaldehyde and(R)-3-methoxy-α-methylbenzylamine according to general procedure C.

C₂₅H₂₇N₃O₂ Mass (calculated): [401]; (found): [M+H⁺]=402, 251, 268. NMR(400 MHz, CDCl₃): 1.3 (3H, d, J=6 Hz, NCHCH₃); 3.55 and 3.6 (2H, dd,J=12 Hz, CH₂N); 3.7-3.9 (10H, m and 2s, NCHMe, NMe and MeO); 6.7 (1H,dd, J=1 and 8 Hz, aryl-H); 6.85-6.95 (3H, m, aryl-H); 7.15-7.3 (3H, m,aryl-H); 7.35 (1H, m, aryl-H); 7.45 (1H, m, aryl-H); 7.8-7.95 (2H, m,aryl-H).

EXAMPLE 6(R)-N-(1-(1-Naphthyl)ethyl)-N-((4-methoxy-3-(1-methylbenzimidazol-5-yl)phenylmethyl)amine

The title compound was prepared from4-methoxy-3-(1-methylbenzimidazol-5-yl)benzaldehyde and(R)-1-(1-naphthyl)ethylamine according to general procedure C.

C₂₈H₂₇N₃O Mass (calculated): [371]; (found): [M+H⁺]=155, 422, 268, 251.NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 1.6 (3H, d, J=6 Hz, NCHCH₃); 3.6-3.7 (4H, m, CH₂Nand Nme); 3.7-3.8 (4H, m, CH₂N and MeO); 4.8 (1H, q, J=6 Hz, NCHCH₃);6.8 (1H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.15 (1H, d, J=1 Hz, aryl-H); 7.2-7.3 (1H,m, aryl-H); 7.3-7.35 (2H, m, aryl-H); 7.35-7.5 (2H, m, aryl-H); 7.5 (1H,t, J=7 Hz, aryl-H); 7.7 (1H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.8-7.95 (5H, m,aryl-H).

EXAMPLE 7(R)-N-(1-(4-Methylphenyl)ethyl)-N-((4-methoxy-3-(4′-methoxyphenyl)-phenylmethyl)amine

Step 1) 4-Methoxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)benzaldehyde

3-Bromo-4-methoxybenzaldehyde (1.92 g, 9 mmol, Aldrich) and4-methoxyphenylboronic acid (1.52 g, 10 mmol, Aldrich) were dissolved inethylene glycol dimethyl ether (15 mL, Aldrich). To the solution wasadded lithium chloride (0.72 g, 30 mmol, Aldrich) and aqueous 2 M sodiumcarbonate solution (15 mL, 30 mmol). After the mixture was bubbled withnitrogen for 10 min at room temperature,tetrakis(triphenylphosphine)palladium(0) (1.15 g, 1.0 mmol, Aldrich) wasadded to the mixture. The mixture was stirred under nitrogen at 80 C forovernight then the reaction was cooled at room temperature and dilutedin ethyl acetate (50 mL). The solid portion was filtered out throughCelite pad. The organic phase was separated and washed by water (30 mL)and brine (30 mL). The resulting organic layer was dried over anhydrousmagnesium sulfate and concentrated via vacuo. The title compound waspurified by column chromatography (silica gel, hexane/ethyl acetate 5/1)to give the title compound as white solid in 88% yield (2.12 g, 8.8mmol).

C₁₅H₁₄O₃ MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: 243.1 (M+1); MS (ESI, neg. ion) m/z:241.0 (M−1).Step 2)(R)-N-(1-(4-Methylphenyl)ethyl)-N-((4-methoxy-3-(4′-methoxyphenyl)-phenylmethyl)amine

The title compound was prepared from4-methoxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-benzaldehyde and(R)-4-methyl-α-methylbenzylamine according to general procedure A.

C₂₄H₂₇NO₂ Mass (calculated): [361]; (found): [M+H⁺]=262; NMR (400 MHz,MeOH-d₄): 1.55 (3H, d, J=7 Hz, NCHCH₃); 2.5 (3H, s, aryl-CH3) 3.65 and3.75 (2H, dd, J=12 Hz, CH₂N); 3.9 (3H, s, MeO); 3.9 (1H, m, NCHMe); 3.95(3H, s, MeO); 7.05-7.15 (3H, m, aryl-H); 7.3-7.45 (6H, m, aryl-H); 7.62(2H, d, J=7 Hz, aryl-H).

EXAMPLE 8(R)-N-(1-Phenylethyl)-N-((4-methoxy-3-(4′-methoxyphenyl)phenylmethyl)amine

The title compound was prepared from4-methoxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-benzaldehyde and (R)-α-methylbenzylamineaccording to general procedure A.

C₂₃H₂₅NO₂ Mass (calculated): [347]; (found): [M+H⁺]=348. NMR (400 MHz,MeOH-d₄): 1.55 (3H, d, J=7 Hz, NCHCH₃); 2.5 (3H, s, aryl-CH3) 3.65 and3.75 (2H, dd, J=12 Hz, CH₂N); 3.9 (3H, s, MeO); 3.9 (1H, m, NCHMe); 3.95(3H, s, MeO); 7.05-7.15 (3H, m, aryl-H); 7.3-7.45 (6H, m, aryl-H); 7.62(2H, d, J=7 Hz, aryl-H).

EXAMPLE 9(R)-N-(1-(1-Naphthyl)ethyl)-N-((4-methoxy-3-(4′-methoxyphenyl)-phenylmethyl)amine

The title compound was prepared from4-methoxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-benzaldehyde and(R)-1-(1-naphthyl)ethylamine according to general procedure A.

C₂₇H₂₇NO₂ Mass (calculated): [397]; (found): [M+H⁺]=398. NMR (400 MHz,MeOH-d₄): 1.65 (3H, d, J=7 Hz, NCHCH₃); 3.8 and 3.85 (2H, dd, J=15 Hz,CH₂N); 3.9 (3H, s, MeO); 4 (3H, s, MeO); 3.9 (1H, m, NCHMe); 4.85 (1H,q, J=7 Hz, NCHMe); 7.05 (2H, d, J=7 Hz, aryl-H); 7.15 (1H, d, J=7Hzaryl-H); 7.25 (1H, d, J=1 Hz, aryl-H); 7.35 (1H, dd, J=1 and 7 Hz,aryl-H); 7.5 (2H, d, J=7 Hz, aryl-H); 7.55-7.7 (2H, m, naphthyl-H); 7.7(1H, t, J=7 Hz, naphthyl-H); 7.9 (1H, d, J=7 Hz, naphthyl-H); 7.95 (1H,d, J=7 Hz, naphthyl-H); 8.05 (1H, d, J=7 Hz, naphthyl-H); 8.15 (1H, d,J=7 Hz, naphthyl-H).

EXAMPLE 10(R)-N-(1-Phenylethyl)-N-((4-methoxy-3-(pyrid-3-yl)phenylmethyl)amine

The title compound was prepared from 4-methoxy-3-(3-pyridyl)benzaldehydeand (R)-α-methylbenzylamine according to general procedure A.

C₂₁H₂₂N₂O Mass (calculated): [318]; (found): [M+H⁺]=319, 198. NMR (400MHz, MeOH-d₄): 1.75 (3H, d, J=7 Hz, NCHCH₃); 3.92 (3H, s, MeO); 3.55 and4.2 (2H, dd, J=10 Hz, CH₂N); 4.5 (1H, q, J=4.5 Hz; NCHMe); 3.95 (3H, s,MeO); 7.3 (1H, d, J=7 Hz, aryl-H); 7.45-7.65 (7H, m, aryl-H); 8.05 (1H,bt, pyridyl-H); 7.75 (1H, d, J=7 Hz, pyridyl-H); 8.8 (1H, bs,pyridyl-H); 9.05 (1H, bs, pyridyl-H).

EXAMPLE 11(R)-N-(1-((3-Methoxyphenyl)ethyl)-N-((4-methoxy-3-(4′-fluorophenyl)-phenylmethyl)amine

The title compound was prepared from3-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-methoxybenzaldehyde and(R)-3-methoxy-α-methylbenzylamine according to general procedure C.

C₂₃H₂₄FNO₂ Mass (calculated): [365]; (found): [M+H⁺]=366, 215 base peakNMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 1.4 (3H, d, J=7 Hz, NCHCH₃); 3.65 and 3.75 (2H,dd, J=12 Hz, CH₂N); 3.82 (3H, s, MeO); 3.85 (3H, s, MeO); 3.8-3.9 (1H,m, NCHMe); 6.85 (1H, dd, J=7 and 2 Hz, aryl-H); 6.9-7.0 (3H, m, aryl-H);7.1-7.2 (2H, m, aryl-H); 7.2-7.35 (3H, m, aryl-H); 7.5-7.55 (2H, m,aryl-H).

EXAMPLE 12(R)-N-(1-Phenylethyl)-N-((4-methoxy-3-(4′-fluorophenyl)phenylmethyl)amine

The title compound was prepared from3-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-methoxybenzaldehyde and (R)-α-methylbenzylamineaccording to general procedure C.

C₂₂H₂₂FNO Mass (calculated): [335]; (found): [M+H⁺]=336, 215 base peakNMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 1.35 (3H, d, J=7 Hz, NCHCH₃); 3.5 and 3.6 (2H, dd,J=11 Hz, J=7 Hz; CH₂N); 3.7 (3H, s, MeO); 4.82 (1H, q, J=7 Hz; NCHMe);6.85 (1H, d, J=7, aryl-H); 7.0 (2H, t, J=7 Hz; aryl-H); 7.15 (1H, d, J=2Hz, aryl-H); 7.15-7.25 (2H, m, aryl-H); 7.25-7.35 (4H, m, aryl-H); 7.5(2H, dd, J=7 and 6 Hz, aryl-H).

EXAMPLE 13R)-N-(1-Phenylethyl)-N-((4-methoxy-3-(2′-methylpyrid-5′-yl)phenylmethyl)-amine

Step 1) 4-Methoxy-3-(1-methylpyrid-5-yl)benzenecarboxaldehyde:

To a degassed solution of 5-bromo-2-methylpyridine (2.75 g, 15 mmol) andpotassium carbonate (4.5 g, 33 mmol) in toluene (70 mL) a catalyticamount of Pd(PPh₃)₄ (0.17 g, 0.15 mmol) was added and the solution wasdegassed for further 5 minutes. A degassed solution of5-formyl-2-methoxybenzeneboronic acid (prepared according to Keseru, G.M. et al. Tetrahedron (48), 2, 913-922 (1992))(2.7 g, 15 mmol) inethanol (30 mL) was then added and the mixture was refluxed for 15hours. The residue was extracted into ethyl acetate and washed withsaturated sodium bicarbonate solution and dried over sodium sulphate.The solvent was removed under reduced pressure and the crude waspurified by column chromatography (silica, THF/DCM 2/1) to afford 2 g ofpale yellow solid.

C₁₄H₁₃NO₂ Mass (calculated) [227]; (found) [M+H⁺]=228; Lc Rt=1.0, 92%.NMR (400 MHz, MeOH-d4): 2.65 (3H, s, Me-pyridine); 4.05 (3H, s, MeO);7.35 (1H, d, J=10 Hz, pyridyl-H); 7.45 (1H, 2, J=7 Hz, aryl-H); 7.95(1H, m, pyridyl-H); 8 (1H, d, J=2 Hz ; aryl-H); 8.1 (1H, dd, J=2 and 7Hz, aryl-H); 8.65 (1H, d, J=2 Hz, —H); 10 (1H, s, CHO).Step 2)(R)-N-(1-Phenylethyl)-N-((4-methoxy-3-(2′-methylpyrid-5′-yl)-phenylmethyl)-amine

The title compound was prepared from4-methoxy-3-(1-methylpyrid-5-yl)-benzenecarboxaldehyde and(R)-α-methylbenzylamine according to general procedure C.

C₂₂H₂₄N₂O Mass (calculated): [332]; (found): [M+H⁺]=333 NMR (400 MHz,CDCl₃): 1.4 (3H, d, J=6.5 Hz, NCHCH₃); 2.65 (3H, s, pyridyl-CH3); 3.61and 3.67 (2H, dd, J=13 Hz, CH₂N); 3.82 (3H, s, MeO); 3.86 (1H, q, J=6.5Hz, CH₃CH); 6.45 (1H, d, J=8.5 Hz); 7.2-7.35 (4H, m, aryl-H); 7.35-7.4(4H, m, aryl-H); 7.77 (dd, 1H, J=2.2 and 8.1 Hz, aryl-H); 8.66 (1H, d,J=1.8 Hz, aryl-H).

EXAMPLE 14(R)-N-(1-Phenylethyl)-N-((4-methoxy-3-(2′-methoxypyrid-5′-yl)phenylmethyl)-amine

The title compound was prepared from4-methoxy-3-(6-methoxy(3-pyridyl))-benzaldehyde and(R)-α-methylbenzylamine according to general procedure C.

C₂₂H₂₄N₂O₂ Mass (calculated): [348]; (found): [M+H⁺]=349, 228; NMR (400MHz, CDCl₃): 1.32 (3H, d, J=6.8 Hz, NCHCH₃); 3.5 and 3.57 (2H, dd, J=13Hz, CH₂N); 3.72 (3H, s, OCH₃); 3.78 (1H, q, J=6.8 Hz, CHCH₃); 6.7 (1H,dd, J=0.6 and 8.6 Hz, aryl-H); 6.8 (1H, d, J=8.4 Hz, aryl-H); 7.10-6.35(7H, m, aryl-H); 7.7 (1H, dd, J=2.5 and 8.6 Hz, aryl-H); 8.2 (1H, dd,J=1.8 and 8.2 Hz, aryl-H).

EXAMPLE 15(R)-N-(1-(1-Naphthyl)ethyl)-N-((4-methoxy-3-(6′-methoxypyridazin-3′-yl))phenylmethyl)amine

The title compound was prepared from4-methoxy-3-(6-methoxypyridazin-3-yl)benzaldehyde and(R)-1-(1-naphthyl)ethylamine according to general procedure A.

C₂₅H₂₅N₃O₂ Mass (calculated): [399]; (found): [M+H⁺]=400, [2M+H⁺]=799.

EXAMPLE 16(R)-N-(1-(Phenylethyl)-N-((4-methoxy-3-(3,4-methylendioxyphenyl)-phenylmethyl)amine

The title compound was prepared from3-(2H-benzo[d]1,3-dioxolan-5-yl)-4-methoxybenzaldehyde and(R)-α-methylbenzylamine according to general procedure B.

C₂₃H₂₃NO₃ Mass (calculated): [361]; (found): [M+H⁺]=362, 241 NMR (400MHz, CDCl₃): 1.29 (3H, d, J=6.8 Hz, CHCH₃); 3.50 and 3.54 (2H, dd, J=13Hz, CH₂N); 3.72 (3H, s, CH₃O); 3.75 (1H, q, J=6.8 Hz, CHCH₃); 5.90 (2H,s, OCH₂O); 6.78 (1H, d, J=7.7 Hz, aryl-H); 6.83 (1H, d, J=7.7 Hz,aryl-H); 6.9 (1H, dd, J=1.7 and 7.7 Hz, aryl-H); 6.97 (1H, d, J=1.7 Hz,aryl-H); 7.10-7.15 (2H, m, aryl-H); 7.15-7.22 (1H, m, aryl-H); 7.24-7.31(4H, m, aryl-H).

EXAMPLE 17(R)-N-(1-(3-Methoxyphenyl)ethyl)-N-((4-methoxy-3-(4′-methoxyphenyl)phenylmethyl)amine

The title compound was prepared from4-methoxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-benzaldehyde and(R)-3-methoxy-α-methylbenzylamine according to general procedure A.

C₂₄H₂₇NO₃ Mass (calculated): [377]; (found): [M+H⁺]=378,[M+MeCN+H⁺]=419.

EXAMPLE 18(R)-N-(1-(3-Methoxyphenyl)ethyl)-N-((4-methoxy-3-(4,5-methylendioxyphenyl)phenylmethyl)amine

The title compound was prepared from3-(2H-benzo[d]1,3-dioxolan-5-yl)-4-methoxybenzaldehyde and(R)-3-methoxy-α-methylbenzylamine according to general procedure B.

C₂₄H₂₅NO₄ Mass (calculated): [391]; (found): [M+H⁺]=392. NMR (400 MHz,CDCl₃): 1.35 (3H, d, J=6.8 Hz, NCHCH₃); 3.4-3.8 (9H, m, OCH₃, OCH₃,CHCH₃, CH₂N); 5.9 (2H, s, OCH₂O); 6.7-7 (8H, m, aryl-H); 7.1-7.2 (2H, m,aryl-H),

EXAMPLE 19 R)-N-(1-Phenylethyl)-N-(4-methoxy-3-phenyl)phenylmethyl)amine

The title compound was prepared from 4-methoxy-3-phenylbenzaldehyde and(R)-α-methylbenzylamine according to general procedure A.

C₂₂H₂₃NO Mass (calculated): [317]; (found): [M+H⁺]=318, 197 (base peak).

EXAMPLE 20(R)-N-(1-Phenylethyl)-N-((4-trifluoromethoxy-3-(pyrid-3-yl)phenylmethyl)amine

Step 1) 4-Trifluoromethoxy-3-(pyrid-3-yl)benzaldehyde

A solution of 3-chloro-4-trifluoromethoxybenzaldehyde (3 g, 13.3 mmol)and 3-pyridylboronic acid (1.97 g, 16.0 mmol) in dioxane (70 mL) and 2MK₂CO₃ (20 mL) is degassed with nitrogen prior to addition of Pd(PPh₃)₄(1.5 g, 1.33 mmol). The mixture was stirred at 100° C. under nitrogenfor 40 hours, then cooled and filtered on celite/silica and the filtrateconcentrated under reduced pressure. The crude was purified by columnchromatography (2/1 heptane/ethyl acetate) to give 1.51 g of titlecompound.

C₁₃H₈F₃NO₂ Mass (calculated): [267]; (found) [M+H⁺]=268 NMR (400 MHz,CDCl₃: 7.3-7.35 (1H, m, aryl-H); 7.4-7.45 (1H, m, aryl-H); 7.7-7.75 (1H,m, aryl-H); 7.9-8 (2H, n, aryl-H); 8.65 (1H, bs, aryl-H); 8.7 (1H, bs,aryl-H).

Step 2)(R)-N-(1-Phenylethyl)-N-((4-trifluoromethoxy-3-(pyrid-3-yl)phenylmethyl)amine

The title compound was prepared from4-trifluoromethoxy-3-(pyrid-3-yl)benzenecarboxaldehyde and(R)-α-methylbenzylamine according to general procedure C.

C₂₁H₁₉F₃N₂O Mass (calculated): [372]; (found): [M+H⁺]=373 NMR (400 MHz,CDCl3): 1.3 (3H, d, J=6 Hz, NCHCH₃); 3.6 (2H, s, CH₂N); 3.8 (1H, q, J=6Hz; NCHMe); 7.20-7.40 (9H, m, aryl-H); 7.7 (1H, dt, J=1 and 8 Hz,aryl-H); 8.55 (1H, d, J=3 Hz, aryl-H); 8.65 (1H, bs, aryl-H).

EXAMPLE 21(R)-N-(1-(3-Methoxyphenyl)ethyl)-N-((4-trifluoromethoxy-3-(pyrid-3-yl)phenylmethyl)amine

The title compound was prepared from4-trifluoromethoxy-3-(pyrid-3-yl)benzenecarboxaldehyde and(R)-3-methoxy-α-methylbenzylamine according to general procedure C.

C₂₂H₂₁F₃N₂O₂ Mass (calculated): [402]; (found): [M+H⁺]=403 NMR (400 MHz,CDCl3): 1.3 (3H, d, J=6 Hz, NCHCH₃); 3.6 (2H, m, CH₂N); 3.7-3.8 (4H, m,NCHMe and CH₃O); 6.7 (1H, dd, J=1 and 8 Hz, aryl-H); 6.8-6.9 (2H, m,aryl-H); 7.20-7.40 (5H, m, aryl-H); 7.7 (1H, dt, J=1 and 8 Hz, aryl-H);8.55 (1H, d, J=3 Hz, aryl-H); 8.65 (1H, bs, aryl-H).

EXAMPLE 22(R)-N-(1-(1-Naphthyl)ethyl)-N-((4-trifluoromethoxy-3-(pyrid-3-yl)phenylmethyl)amine

The title compound was prepared from4-trifluoromethoxy-3-(pyrid-3-yl)benzenecarboxaldehyde and(R)-1-(1-naphthyl)ethylamine according to general procedure C.

C₂₅H₂₁F₃N₂O Mass (calculated): [422]; (found): [M+H⁺]=423 NMR (400 MHz,CDCl3): 1.45 (3H, d, J=6 Hz, NCHCH₃); 3.65 and 3.75 (2H, dd, J=12HzCH₂N); 4.65 (1H, q, J=6 Hz; NCHMe); 7.30-7.40 (4H, m, aryl-H);7.40-7.5 (3H, m, aryl-H); 7.6-7.7 (3H, m, aryl-H); 7.8-7.85 (1H, m,aryl-H); 8.05-8.1 (1H, m, aryl-H); 8.55 (1H, d, J=3 Hz, aryl-H); 8.65(1H, bs, aryl-H).

EXAMPLE 23(R)-N-(1-Phenylethyl)-N-((4-methoxy-3-(benzimidazol-2-yl)lmethyl)amine

Step 1) 4-Methoxy-3-(benzimidazol-2-yl)benzenecarboxaldehyde

Pd(Ph₃)₄ (72 mg, 0.062 mmol) was added to a degassed solution of2-chlorobenzimidazole (0.95 g, 6.25 mmol) in 1,2-dimethoxyethane (25mL), followed by 2M Na₂CO₃ (15 mL) and 5-formyl-2-methoxybenzeneboronicacid (1.35 g, 7.5 mmol). The mixture was stirred at 115 C for 16 hoursthen more catalyst was added (2% mol) and reaction stirred for further 4hours. The mixture was cooled and extracted with ethyl acetate. Theorganic layer was concentrated under reduced pressure and the residuepurified by column chromatography (1/1 hexane/ethyl acetate) to afford0.285 g of title compound. C₁₅H₁₂N₂O₂ Mass (calculated): [252]; (found)[M+H⁺]=253 NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃: 4.1 (3H, s, CH₃O); 7.2 (1H, d, J=8 Hz,aryl-H); 7.3-7.35 (2H, m, aryl-H); 7.5 (1H, m, aryl-H); 7.8 (1H, m,aryl-H); 8 (1H, dd, J=2 and 8 Hz, aryl-H); 9 (1H, d, J=1 Hz, aryl-H); 10(1H, s, CHO); 10.4 (1H, bd, NH).

Step 2)(R)-N-(1-Phenylethyl)-N-((4-methoxy-3-(benzimidazol-2-yl)lmethyl)amine

The title compound was prepared from4-methoxy-3-(benzimidazol-2yl)-benzenecarboxaldehyde and(R)-α-methylbenzylamine according to general procedure C.

C₂₃H₂₃N₃O Mass (calculated): [357]; (found): [M+H⁺]=358, 715 NMR (400MHz, CDCl3): 1.3 (3H, d, J=6 Hz, NCHCH₃); 3.55 and 3.65 (2H, dd, J=12Hz, CH₂N); 3.75 (1H, q, J=6 Hz; NCHMe); 4.0 (3H, s, CH₃O); 6.95 (1H, d,J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.15-7.25 (3H, m, aryl-H); 7.25-7.35 (5H, m, aryl-H);7.45 (1H, bd, aryl-H); 7.75 (1H, bd, aryl-H); 8.3 (1H, d, J=1 Hz,aryl-H).

EXAMPLE 24(R)-N-(1-(1-Naphthyl)ethyl)-N-((4-methoxy-3-(benzimidazol-2-yl)lmethyl)amine

The title compound was prepared from4-methoxy-3-(benzimidazol-2-yl)benzenecarboxaldehyde and(R)-1-(1-naphthyl)ethylamine according to general procedure C.

C₂₇H₂₅N₃O Mass (calculated): [407]; (found): [M+H⁺]=408 NMR (400 MHz,CDCl3): 1.5 (3H, d, J=6 Hz, NCHCH₃); 3.75 and 3.8 (2H, dd, J=12 Hz,CH₂N); 4.1 (3H, s, CH₃O); 4.75 (1H, q, J=6 Hz; NCHMe); 7.0 (1H, d, J=8Hz, aryl-H); 7.25-7.3 (2H, m, aryl-H); 7.45-7.55 (4H, m, aryl-H);7.75-7.9 (4H, m, aryl-H); 8.2 (1H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 8.55 (1H, d, J=1Hz, aryl-H).

EXAMPLE 25(R)-N-(1-Phenylethyl)-N-((4-methoxy-3-(1,4-benzodioxan-5-yl)lmethyl)amine

Step 1) 4-methoxy-3-(1,4-benzodioxan-5-yl)benzenecarboxaldehyde

A solution of 5-formyl-2-methoxybenzeneboronic acid (1 g, 5.6 mmol),3,4-ethylenedioxybromobenzole (1 g, 4.65 mmol) and K₂CO₃ (1.6 g, 11.6mmol) in ethanol (20 mL) and toluene (40 mL) was degassed prior toaddition of Pd(Ph₃)₄ (54 mg, 0.046 mmol). The mixture was refluxed for24 hours then cooled and filtered through diatomaceous earth. Thefiltrate was concentrated in vacuo, extracted with ethyl acetate, washedwith water and the organic layer dried over sodium sulphate. The crudewas purified by column chromatography (heptane/ethyl acetate 7/3) togive 1 g of title compound. C₁₆H₁₄O₄ Mass (calculated): [270]; (found):[M+H⁺]=271, 312

NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3): 3.95 (3H, s, CH₃O); 4.3 (4H, s, OCH₂CH₂O);6.9-7.15 (4H, m, aryl-H); 7.9-7.95 (2H, m, aryl-H); 10 (1H, s, CHO).

Step 2)(R)-N-(1-Phenylethyl)-N-((4-methoxy-3-(1,4-benzodioxan-5-yl)lmethyl)amine

The title compound was prepared from4-methoxy-3-(1,4-benzodioxan-5-yl)benzenecarboxaldehyde and(R)-α-methylbenzylamine according to general procedure C.

C₂₄H₂₅NO₃ Mass (calculated): [375]; (found): [M+H⁺]=376, 255 NMR (400MHz, CDCl3): 1.3 (3H, d, J=6 Hz, NCHCH₃); 3.55 and 3.65 (2H, dd, J=12Hz, CH₂N); 3.7 (3H, s, CH₃O); 3.75 (1H, q, J=6 Hz; NCHMe); 4.2 (4H, s,OCH₂CH₂O); 6.8 (2H, m, aryl-H); 6.95 (1H, dd, J=1 and 8 Hz, aryl-H);7.05 (1H, d, J=1 Hz, aryl-H); 7.15-7.3 (3H, m, aryl-H); 7.35-7.45 (4H,m, aryl-H).

EXAMPLE 26(R)-N-(1-(3-Methoxyphenyl)ethyl)-N-((4-methoxy-3-(1,4-benzodioxan-5-yl)lmethyl)amine

The title compound was prepared from4-methoxy-3-(1,4-benzodioxan-5-yl)benzenecarboxaldehyde and(R)-3-methoxy-α-methylbenzylamine according to general procedure C.

C₂₅H₂₇NO₄ Mass (calculated): [405]; (found): [M+H⁺]=406, 255 NMR (400MHz, CDCl3): 1.3 (3H, d, J=6 Hz, NCHCH₃); 3.55 and 3.65 (2H, dd, J=12Hz, CH₂N); 3.75 (3H, s, CH₃O); 3.77 (3H, s, CH₃O); 3.75 (1H, m; NCHMe);4.2 (4H, s, OCH₂CH₂O); 6.7 (1H, dd, J=1 and 8 Hz, aryl-H); 6.8-6.9 (4H,m, aryl-H); 7.0 (1H, dd, dd, J=1 and 8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.1 (1H, d, J=1 Hz,aryl-H); 7.25-7.3 (3H, m, aryl-H).

EXAMPLE 27(R)-N-(1-(1-Naphthyl)ethyl)-N-((4-methoxy-3-(1,4-benzodioxan-5-yl)-methyl)amine

The title compound was prepared from4-methoxy-3-(1,4-benzodioxan-5-yl)benzenecarboxaldehyde and(R)-1-(1-naphthyl)ethylamine according to general procedure C.

C₂₈H₂₈NO₃ Mass (calculated): [425]; (found): [M+H⁺]=426, 255. NMR (400MHz, CDCl3): 1.45 (3H, d, J=6 Hz, NCHCH₃); 3.55 and 3.65 (2H, dd, J=12Hz, CH₂N); 3.7 (3H, s, CH₃O); 4.2 (4H, s, OCH₂CH₂O); 4.65 (1H, q, J=6 H;NCHMe); 6.8 (2H, m, aryl-H); 6.9 (1H, dd, J=1 and 8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.0(1H, d, J=1 Hz, aryl-H); 7.1-7.15 (2H, m, aryl-H); 7.35-7.45 (3H, m,aryl-H); 7.7 (2H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.8 (1H, m, aryl-H); 8.0 (1H, m,aryl-H).

EXAMPLE 28(R)-N-(1-Phenylethyl)-N-((4-methoxy-3-(2-methylbenzoxazol-5-yl)methyl)amine

Step 1) 2-Amino-4-bromophenol:

A solution of 4-bromo-2-nitrophenol (2 g, 9.17 mmol) and tin (II)chloride (10.35 g, 45.9 mmol) in ethanol (20 mL) was heated at 70° C.for 2 hours, then cooled, poured onto ice, neutralized with NaHCO₃. Theaqueous phase was then extracted with ethyl acetate, dried over sodiumsulphate and the solvent removed in vacuo to afford 1.61 g of the titlecompound. C₆H₆BrNO Mass (calculated): [188]; (found): [M+H⁺]=188, 190(Br) NMR (400 MHz, dmso-d₆): 4.8 (2H, bs, NH₂); 6.5 (1H, dd, J=2 and 8Hz, aryl-H); 6.6 (1H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 6.75 (1H, d, J=2 Hz, aryl-H);9.3 (1H, bs, OH).

Step 2) 2-methyl-5-bromobenzoxazole:

A solution of 2-amino-4-bromophenol (1 g, 5.32 mmol) in trimethylorthoacetate (20 mL) was refluxed for 1.5 hours. The reaction was thencooled and the solvent removed under reduced pressure to give 1.1 g oftitle compound.

C₈H₆BrNO Mass (calculated): [212]; (found): [M+H⁺]=212, 214 (Br). NMR(400 MHz, dmso-d₆): 2.55 (3H, s, CH₃); 7.3 (1H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.35(1H, dd, J=1 and 8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.75 (1H, d, J=2 Hz, aryl-H).

Step 3) 4-methoxy-3-(2-methylbenzoxazol-5-yl)benzenecarboxaldehyde

A solution of 5-formyl-2-methoxybenzeneboronic acid (1 g, 5.6 mmol),2-methyl-5-bromobenzoxazole (1 g, 4.72 mmol) and K₂CO₃ (1.63 g, 11.8mmol) in ethanol (20 mL) and toluene (40 mL) was degassed prior toaddition of Pd(Ph₃)₄ (55 mg, 0.047 mmol). The mixture was refluxed for20 hours then cooled and filtered through diatomaceous earth. Thefiltrate was concentrated in vacuo, extracted with ethyl acetate, washedwith water and the organic layer dried over sodium sulphate. The crudewas purified by column chromatography (heptane/ethyl acetate 7/3 to 6/4)to give 1.13 g of title compound.

C₁₆H₁₃NO₄ Mass (calculated): [267]; (found): [M+H⁺]: 268. NMR (400 MHz,CDCl3): 2.6 (3H, s, CH₃); 3.85 (3H, s, CH₃O); 7.05 (1H, d, J=8 Hz,aryl-H); 7.35 (1H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.45 (1H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H);7.75 (1H, s, aryl-H); 7.8-7.85 (2H, m, aryl-H); 9.9 (1H, s, CHO).

Step 4)(R)-N-(1-Phenylethyl)-N-((4-methoxy-3-(2-methylbenzoxazol-5-yl)methyl)amine:

The title compound was prepared from4-methoxy-3-(benzimidazol-2-yl)benzenecarboxaldehyde and(R)-α-methylbenzylamine according to general procedure C.

C₂₄H₂₄N₂O₂ Mass (calculated): [372]; (found): [M+H⁺]=373. NMR (400 MHz,CDCl3): 1.3 (3H, d, J=6 Hz, NCHCH₃); 2.6 (3H, s, CH₃); 3.55 and 3.6 (2H,dd, J=12 Hz, CH₂N); 3.7 (3H, s, CH₃O); 3.75 (1H, q, J=6 Hz; NCHMe); 6.8(1H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.2-7.3 (3H, m, aryl-H); 7.3-7.35 (4H, m,aryl-H); 7.4 (1H, dd, J=1 and 8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.45 (1H, d, J=8 Hz,aryl-H); 7.7 (1H, d, J=1 Hz, aryl-H).

EXAMPLE 29(R)-N-(1-(3-Methoxyphenyl)ethyl)-N-((4-methoxy-3-(2-methylbenzoxazol-5-yl)methyl)amine

The title compound was prepared from4-methoxy-3-(2-methylbenzoxazol-5-yl)benzenecarboxyaldehyde and(R)-3-methoxy-α-methylbenzylamine according to general procedure C.

C₂₅H₂₆N₂O₃ Mass (calculated): [402]; (found): [M+H⁺]=403. NMR (400 MHz,CDCl3): 1.3 (3H, bd, J=6 Hz, NCHCH₃); 2.6 (3H, s, CH₃); 3.55 and 3.6(2H, dd, J=12 Hz, CH₂N); 3.7 (3H, s, CH₃O); 3.72 (3H, s, CH₃O); 3.75(1H, q, J=6 Hz; NCHMe); 6.75 (1H, dd, J=1 and 8 Hz, aryl-H); 6.8-6.9(3H, m, aryl-H); 7.2-7.3 (3H, m, aryl-H); 7.4 (1H, dd, J=1 and 8 Hz,aryl-H); 7.45 (1H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.7 (1H, d, J=1 Hz, aryl-H).

EXAMPLE 30(R)-N-(1-(1-Naphthylethyl)-N-((4-methoxy-3-(2-methylbenzoxazol-5-yl)methyl)amine

The title compound was prepared from4-methoxy-3-(2-methylbenzoxazol-5-yl)benzenecarboxyaldehyde and(R)-1-(1-naphthyl)ethylamine according to general procedure C.

C₂₈H₂₆N₂O₂ Mass (calculated): [422]; (found): [M+H⁺]=423. NMR (400 MHz,CDCl3): 1.45 (3H, d, J=6 Hz, NCHCH₃); 2.6 (3H, s, CH₃); 3.6 and 3.65(2H, dd, J=12 Hz, CH₂N); 3.7 (3H, s, CH₃O); 4.6 (1H, q, J=6 Hz; NCHMe);6.8 (1H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.2-7.3 (3H, m, aryl-H); 7.35 (1H, dd, J=1and 8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.4-7.5 (3H, m, aryl-H); 7.7-7.75 (3H, m, aryl-H);7.8-7.85 (1H, m, aryl-H); 8.05-8.1 (1H, m, aryl-H).

EXAMPLE 31(R)-N-(1-Phenylethyl)-N-((4-methoxy-3-(benzoxazol-5-yl)methyl)amine

Step 1) 5-Bromobenzoxazole:

A solution of 2-amino-4-bromophenol (2 g, 10.6 mmol) intriethylorthoformate (40 mL) was refluxed for 1.5 hours. The reactionwas then cooled and the solvent removed under reduced pressure to give acrude which was purified by washing through a plug of silica elutingwith hexane/ethyl acetate 3/2 to afford 1.1 g of title compound.C₇H₄BrNO Mass (calculated): [198]; (found): [M+H⁺]=198, 200 (Br) NMR(400 MHz, CDCl₃): 7.25-7.3 (2H, m, aryl-H); 7.8 (1H, d, J=1, aryl-H);8.0 (1H, s, aryl-H).

Step 2) 4-Methoxy-3-(benzoxazol-5-yl)benzenecarboxyaldehyde:

A solution of 5-formyl-2-methoxybenzeneboronic acid (1 g, 5.6 mmol),2-methyl-5-bromobenzoxazole (1 g, 4.72 mmol) and K₂CO₃ (1.63 g, 11.8mmol) in ethanol (20 mL) and toluene (40 mL) was degassed prior toaddition of Pd(Ph₃)₄ (55 mg, 0.047 mmol). The mixture was refluxed for20 hours then cooled and filtered through diatomaceous earth. Thefiltrate was concentrated in vacuo, extracted with ethyl acetate, washedwith water and the organic layer dried over sodium sulphate. The crudewas purified by column chromatography (heptane/ethyl acetate 7/3 to 6/4)to give 1.13 g of title compound.

C₁₅H₁₁NO₃ Mass (calculated): [253]; (found): [M+H⁺]: 254, 295. NMR (400MHz, CDCl3): 2.6 (3H, s, CH₃); 3.95 (3H, s, CH₃O); 7.15 (1H, d, J=8 Hz,aryl-H); 7.55 (1H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.65 (1H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H);7.85-7.95 (2H, aryl-H); 8 (1H, s, aryl-H); 8.15 (1H, s, aryl-H); 10.0(1H, s, CHO).

Step 3)(R)-N-(1-Phenylethyl)-N-((4-methoxy-3-(benzoxazol-5-yl)methyl)amine:

The title compound was prepared from4-methoxy-3-(benzoxazol-5-yl)benzenecarboxyaldehyde and(R)-α-methylbenzylamine according to general procedure C.

C₂₃H₂₂N₂O₂ Mass (calculated): [358]; (found): [M+H⁺]=359, 831. NMR (400MHz, CDCl3): 1.3 (3H, d, J=6 Hz, NCHCH₃); 2.6 (3H, s, CH₃); 3.5 and 3.55(2H, dd, J=12 Hz, CH₂N); 3.7 (3H, s, CH₃O); 3.75 (1H, q, J=6 Hz; NCHMe);6.85 (1H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.1-7.2 (3H, m, aryl-H); 7.2-7.3 (4H, m,aryl-H); 7.45 (1H, dd, J=1 and 8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.5 (1H, d, J=8 Hz,aryl-H); 7.8 (1H, d, J=1 Hz, aryl-H); 8 (1H, s, aryl-H).

EXAMPLE 32(R)-N-(1-(1-(3-Methoxyphenyl)ethyl)-N-((4-methoxy-3-(benzoxazol-5-yl)methyl)amine

The title compound was prepared from4-methoxy-3-(benzoxazol-5-yl)benzene-carboxyaldehyde and(R)-3-methoxy-α-methylbenzylamine according to general procedure C.

C₂₄H₂₄N₂O₃ Mass (calculated): [388]; (found): [M+H⁺]=389, 891. NMR (400MHz, CDCl3): 1.3 (3H, d, J=6 Hz, NCHCH₃); 2.6 (3H, s, CH₃); 3.5 and 3.55(2H, dd, J=12 Hz, CH₂N); 3.7-3.8 (4H, m, CH₃O and NCHMe); 6.7 (1H, dd,J=2 and 8 Hz, aryl-H); 6.8-6.9 (3H, m, aryl-H); 7.15-7.25 (3H, m,aryl-H); 7.45 (1H, dd, J=1 and 8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.5 (1H, d, J=8 Hz,aryl-H); 7.85 (1H, d, J=1 Hz, aryl-H); 8 (1H, s, aryl-H).

EXAMPLE 33(R)-N-1-(1-Naphthyl)ethyl)-N-((4-methoxy-3-(benzoxazol-5-yl)methyl)amine

The title compound was prepared from4-methoxy-3-(benzoxazol-5-yl)benzenecarboxyaldehyde and(R)-1-(1-naphthyl)ethylamine according to general procedure C.

C₂₇H₂₄N₂O₂ Mass (calculated): [408]; (found): [M+H⁺]=409, 931. NMR (400MHz, CDCl3): 1.45 (3H, d, J=6 Hz, NCHCH₃); 3.6 and 3.65 (2H, dd, J=12Hz, CH₂N); 3.7 (3H, s, CH₃O); 4.65 (1H, q, J=6 Hz; NCHMe); 6.85 (1H, d,J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.2-7.3 (2H, m, aryl-H); 7.4-7.5 (4H, m, aryl-H); 7.5(1H, d, J=6 Hz, aryl-H); 7.7-7.75 (2H, m, aryl-H); 7.75-7.8 (1H, m,aryl-H); 7.85 (1H, d, J=1 Hz, aryl-H); 8 (1H, s, aryl-H); 8.05-8.1 (1H,m, aryl-H).

EXAMPLE 34(R)-N-(1-Phenylethyl)-N-((4-chloro-3-(4′-methoxyphenyl)phenylmethyl)amine

Step 1) 3-Bromo-4-chlorobenzyl alcohol:

A solution of 3-bromo-4-chlorobenzoic acid (3.53 g, 15 mmol) wasdissolved in anhydrous THF (20 mL) and cooled to 0 C prior to additionof borane (1M soln in THF, 20 mL, 20 mmol). The solution was then heatedat 65 C for 12 hours then cooled to 0 C and methanol was added dropwiseto quench excess borane. The solvent was evaporated under reducedpressure, the residue was redissolved in ethyl acetate and washed withsaturated NH₄Cl then brine, dried over sodium sulphate. The solvent wasremoved in vacuo to afford 3.23 g of title compound.

C₇H₆BrClO Mass (calculated): [221], MH⁺ not found. NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃):4.6 (2H, S, CH₂OH); 7.15 (1H, dd, J=1 and 8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.35 (1H, d,J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.55 (1H, d, J=1 Hz, aryl-H).

Step 2) 3-Bromo-4-chlorobenzaldehyde:

A solution of 3-bromo-4-chlorobenzyl alcohol (3.24 g, 14.6 mmol) inacetone (100 mL) was treated with MnO₂ (16.2 g, 73 mmol) and the mixturestirred for 3 days then filtered over diatomaceous earth. The filtratewas concentrated under reduced pressure to afford 2.0 g of titlecompound.

C₇H₄BrClO Mass (calculated): [219]; MH⁺ not found. NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃):7.55 (1H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.7 (1H, dd, J=1 and 8 Hz, aryl-H); ; 8.05(1H, d, J=1 Hz, aryl-H); 9.85 (1H, s, CHO).

Step 3) 4-chloro-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)benzenecarboxaldehyde:

To a degassed solution of 4-methoxybenzeneboronic acid (1.51 g, 10mmol), 3-bromo-4-chlorobenzaldehyde (2 g, 9.13 mmol), and potassiumcarbonate (3.13 g, 22.8 mmol) in toluene/ethanol 2/1, (60 mL), Pd(PPh₃)₄(130 mg, 1 mol %) is added and the mixture is degassed for further 5minutes. The mixture is then refluxed for 2 days. The mixture waspartitioned between ethyl acetate and water and extracted. The organicsolvent was dried over sodium sulphate, removed under reduced pressure,and the residue purified by column chromatography (heptane/ethyl acetate19/1 to afford 1.41 g of product.

C₁₄H₁₁ClO₂ Mass (calculated): [246]; MH⁺ not found. NMR (400 MHz,CDCl₃): 3.8 (3H, s, MeO); 6.9 (2H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.35 (2H, d, J=8Hz, aryl-H); 7.55 (1H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.7 (1H, dd, J=2 and 8 Hz,aryl-H); 7.75 (1H, d, J=2 Hz, aryl-H); 9.9 (1H, s, CHO).

Step 4)(R)-N-(1-Phenylethyl)-N-((4-chloro-3-(4′-methoxyphenyl)phenylmethyl)amine:

The title compound was prepared from4-chloro-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-benzenecarboxaldehyde and(R)-α-methylbenzylamine according to general procedure C.

C₂₂H₂₂ClNO Mass (calculated): [351]; (found): [M+H⁺]=352, 354 (Cl). NMR(400 MHz, CDCl₃): 1.15 (3H, d, J=6 Hz, NCHCH₃); 3.4 and 3.45 (2H, dd,J=12 Hz, CH₂N); 3.55 (1H, m, NCHMe); 3.6 (3H, s, MeO); 6.8 (2H, d, J=8Hz, aryl-H); 7 (1H, dd, J=1 and 8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.05-7.1 (2H, m, aryl-H);7.15-7.25 (7H, m, aryl-H).

EXAMPLE 35(R)-N-(1-(3-Methoxyphenyl)ethyl)-N-((4-chloro-3-(4′-methoxyphenyl)-phenylmethyl)amine

The title compound was prepared from4-chloro-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)benzene-carboxaldehyde and(R)-3-methoxy-α-methylbenzylamine according to general procedure C.

C₂₃H₂₃ClNO₂ Mass (calculated): [381]; (found): [M+H⁺]=382, 384 (Cl). NMR(400 MHz, CDCl₃): 1.3 (3H, d, J=6 Hz, NCHCH₃); 3.55 and 3.6 (2H, dd,J=12 Hz, CH₂N); 3.7-3.75 (4H, m, NCHMe and MeO); 3.8 (3H, s, MeO); 6.75(1H, dd, J=2 and 8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.85 (1H, d, J=1 Hz, aryl-H); 7.9 (2H,d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.15 (1H, dd, J=1 and 8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.15-7.25 (2H,m, aryl-H); 7.3-7.4 (3H, m, aryl-H).

EXAMPLE 36(R)-N-(1-(1-Naphthyl)ethyl)-N-((4-chloro-3-(4′-methoxyphenyl)phenylmethyl)amine

The title compound was prepared from4-chloro-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)benzene-carboxaldehyde and(R)-1-(1-naphthyl)ethylamine according to general procedure C.

C₂₆H₂₄ClNO Mass (calculated): [401]; (found): [M+H⁺]=402, 404 (Cl). NMR(400 MHz, CDCl₃): 1.45 (3H, d, J=6 Hz, NCHCH₃); 3.6 and 3.65 (2H, dd,J=12 Hz, CH₂N); 3.75 (3H, s, MeO); 4.6 (1H, m, NCHMe); 6.85 (2H, d, J=8Hz, aryl-H); 7.1 (1H, dd, J=1 and 8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.2 (1H, d, J=1 Hz,aryl-H); 7.3-7.35 (3H, m, aryl-H); 7.4-7.45 (3H, m, aryl-H); 7.65-7.7(2H, m, aryl-H); 7.8-7.85 (1H, m, aryl-H); 8.05-8.1 (1H, m, aryl-H).

EXAMPLE 37(R)-N-(1-Phenylethyl)-N-((4-propargyloxy-3-(4′-methoxyphenyl)phenylmethyl)amine

Step 1) Benzyl 4-benzyloxy-3-bromobenzoate:

A 500 mL round bottom flask was charged with DMF (250 mL),3-bromo-4-hydroxybenzoic acid (8.68 g, 40 mmol), potassium carbonate(22.06 g, 160 mmol) potassium iodide (50 mg) and benzyl bromide (9.26mL, 78 mmol). The mixture was heated at 75 C for 3 days, then cooled,the solvent removed under reduced pressure and the residue redissolvedin ethyl acetated and washed with aqueous potassium carbonate, thenbrine. The organic layer was dried over sodium sulphate then removedunder reduced pressure to give an off-white solid which was purified bycolumn chromatography (eluting with DCM/hexane 1/1) to give 12.1 g oftitle compound).

C₂₁H₁₇BrO₃ Mass (calculated): [397]; found 397, 399 (Br). NMR (400 MHz,CDCl₃): 5.15 (2H, s, OCH₂Ph); 5.25 (2H, s, OCH₂Ph); 6.85 (1H, d, J=8 Hz,aryl-H); 7.3-7.5 (10H, m, aryl-H); 7.9 (1H, dd, J=1 and 8 Hz, aryl-H);8.2 (1H, d, J=1 Hz, aryl-H).

Step 2) Benzyl 4-benzyloxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)benzoate:

To a degassed solution of 4-methoxybenzeneboronic acid (5.0 g, 32.9mmol), benzyl 4-benzyloxy-3-bromobenzoate (12.1 g, 30.5 mmol), andpotassium carbonate (10.4 g, 76.2 mmol) in toluene/ethanol 2/1, (140mL), Pd(PPh₃)₄ (400 mg, 1 mol %) was added and the mixture is degassedfor further 5 minutes. The mixture is then refluxed for 12 hours. Themixture was partitioned between ethyl acetate and water and extracted.The organic solvent was dried over sodium sulphate, removed underreduced pressure, and the residue purified by column chromatography (9/1DCM/hexane) to afford 0.73 g of pure title compound, 9.74 g of a 4:6mixture of title compound and the corresponding ethyl ester, and 0.71 gof the ethyl ester derivative.

C₂₈H₂₄O₄ NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): C₂₈H₂₄O₄ Ethyl ester: NMR (400 MHz,CDCl₃): 1.3 (3H, t, J=6 Hz, OCH₂CH₃); 3.75 (3H, s, CH₃O); 4.3 (2H, q,J=6 Hz, OCH₂CH₃); 5.1 (2H, s, OCH2Ph); 6.95 (2H, m, aryl-H); 7.2-7.3(2H, m, aryl-H); 7.45 (2H, m, aryl-H); 7.85 (1H, dd, J=1 and 8 Hz,aryl-H). Benzyl ester: NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 3.75 (3H, s, CH₃O); 4.65(2H, s, OCH₂Ph); 5.1 (2H, s, OCH2Ph); 7 (2H, m, aryl-H); 7.2-7.3 (2H, m,aryl-H); 7.45 (2H, m, aryl-H); 8.05 (1H, dd, J=1 and 8 Hz, aryl-H).

Step 3) Ethyl 4-hydroxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)benzoate and4-hydroxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)benzoic Acid:

A mixture of benzyl and ethyl 4-benzyloxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)benzoates(9.74 g, ca, 22.9 mmol) was hydrogenated in THF/ethanol (100 mL) underatmospheric pressure for 60 hours, then the catalyst removed byfiltration and the solvent evaporated in vacuo to afford 6.62 g of amixture of the title compounds.

C₁₂H₁₆ O₄ Mass (calculated): [244]; found: 245. NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃):3.8 (3H, s, CH₃O); 5.8 (1H, bs, OH); 6.95 (3H, m, aryl-H); 7.35 (2H, d,J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.9-8 (2H, m, aryl-H). C₁₆H₁₆O₄ Mass (calculated):[272]; found: 273. NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 1.3 (3H, t, J=6 Hz, CH₃CH₂O);3.8 (3H, s, CH₃O); 4.3 (2H, q, J=6 Hz, CH₃CH₂O); 5.75 (1H, s, OH); 6.9-7(3H, m, aryl-H); 7.35 (2H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.9-7.95 (2H, m, aryl-H).

Step 4) 4-hydroxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)benzyl Alcohol:

A solution of Ethyl 4-hydroxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)benzoate and4-hydroxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)benzoic acid (5.3 g, 19.47 mmol) inanhydrous THF (100 mL) was cooled to 0° C. and treated with LiAlH₄ (2.95g, 77.8 mmol); the mixture was then heated at 65 C for one hour thencooled and aqueous NaOH (5%, 19.4 mL) was added drop wise. The resultingprecipitate was filtered off and the filtrate concentrated under reducedpressure to afford 5.54 g of crude product.

C₁₄H₁₄O₃ Mass (calculated): [230]; found: 213 [MH⁺—OH]. NMR (400 MHz,CDCl₃): 3.8 (3H, s, CH₃O); 4.55 (2H, s, CH₂); 6.9 (1H, d, J=8 Hz,aryl-H); 6.9-7 (2H, m, aryl-H); 7.25-7.35 (2H, m, aryl-H); 7.4-7.45 (2H,m, aryl-H).

Step 5) 4-Hydroxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)benzaldehyde:

A solution of 4-hydroxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)benzyl alcohol (5.54 g, 24mmol) in acetone (250 mL) was treated with MnO₂ and the mixture stirredfor 3 days. The solid was filtered on diatomaceous earth and thefiltrate was concentrated under reduced pressure to afford 5.96 g oftitle compound as a pale green oil, impure with manganese salts.

C₁₄H₁₂O₃ Mass (calculated): [228]; found: 229.

Step 6) 4-Propargyloxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)benzaldehyde:

A solution of 4-hydroxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)benzaldehyde (1.14 g, 5 mmol)in DMF (10 mL) was treated with potassium carbonate (2.48 g, 18 mmol),potassium iodide (10 mg) and propargyl bromide (0.67 mL, 6 mmol). Themixture was heated at 80 C for 3 days, then cooled and the solventremoved under reduced pressure. The residue was redissolved in ethylacetate and washed water then brine. The organic layer was dried oversodium sulphate then the solvent removed under reduced pressure and theresidue purified by column chromatography (3/1 hexane/ethyl acetate) toafford 0.078 g of title compound.

C₁₇H₁₄O₃ Mass (calculated): [266]; found: 267. NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃):2.45 (1H, t, J=1 Hz, C#CH); 3.75 (3H, s, CH₃O); 4.7 (2H, d, J=1 Hz,C#CCH₂O); 6.85 (2H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.15 (1H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H);7.4 (2H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.75-7.85 (2H, m, aryl-H).

Step 7)(R)-N-(1-Phenylethyl)-N-((4-propargyloxy-3-(4′-methoxyphenyl)phenylmethyl)amine:

The title compound was prepared from4-propargyloxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-benzaldehyde and(R)-α-methylbenzylamine according to general procedure C.

C₂₅H₂₅NO₂ Mass (calculated): [371]; (found): [M+H⁺]=372. NMR (400 MHz,CDCl₃): 1.3 (3H, d, J=6 Hz, NCHCH₃); 2.3 (1H, t, J=1 Hz, C#CH); 3.5 and3.55 (2H, dd, J=12 Hz, CH₂N); 3.75-3.8 (4H, m, NCHMe and MeO); 4.55 (2H,d, J=1 Hz, C#CCH₂O); 6.85 (2H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 7 (1H, d, J=8 Hz,aryl-H); 7.1-7.2 (3H, m, aryl-H); 7.25-7.35 (4H, m, aryl-H); 7.4 (2H, d,J=8 Hz, aryl-H).

EXAMPLE 38(R)-N-(1-Phenylethyl)-N-((4-ethoxy-3-(4′-methoxyphenyl)phenylmethyl)amine

Step 1) 4-Ethoxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)benzaldehyde:

A solution of 4-hydroxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)benzaldehyde (0.5 g, 2.19mmol) in DMF (5 mL) was treated with potassium carbonate (0.9 g, 6.57mmol), potassium iodide (10 mg) and ethyl iodide (0.21 mL, 02.63 mmol).The mixture was heated at 80° C. for 3 days, then cooled and the solventremoved under reduced pressure. The residue was redissolved in ethylacetate and washed water then brine. The organic layer was dried oversodium sulphate then the solvent removed under reduced pressure and theresidue purified by column chromatography (3/1 hexane/ethyl acetate) toafford 0.043 g of title compound.

C₁₆H₁₆O₃ Mass (calculated): [256]; found: 257. NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 1.3(3H, t, J=6 Hz, CH₃CH₂O); 3.75 (3H, s, CH₃O); 4.1 (2H, q, J=6 Hz,CH₃CH₂O); 6.85 (2H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 6.95 (1H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H);7.4 (2H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.7 (1H, dd, J=1 and 8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.75(1H, d, J=1 Hz, aryl-H).

Step 2)(R)-N-(1-Phenylethyl)-N-((4-ethoxy-3-(4′-methoxyphenyl)phenylmethyl)amine

The title compound was prepared from4-ethoxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)benzaldehyde and (R)-α-methylbenzylamineaccording to general procedure C.

C₂₄H₂₇NO₂ Mass (calculated): [361]; (found): [M+H⁺]=362. NMR (400 MHz,CDCl₃): 1.25 (3H, t, J=6 Hz, OCH₂CH₃) 1.3 (3H, d, J=6 Hz, NCHCH₃); 3.5and 3.55 (2H, dd, J=12 Hz, CH₂N); 3.75-3.8 (4H, m, NCHMe and MeO); 3.95(2H, q, J=6 Hz, OCH₂CH₃); 6.8 (1H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 6.85 (2H, d, J=8Hz, aryl-H); 7.15-7.35 (2H, m, aryl-H); 7.35-7.4 (4H, m, aryl-H); 7.45(2H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H).

EXAMPLE 39(R)-N-(1-Phenylethyl)-N-((4-methoxy-3-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)phenylmethyl)amine

Step 1) 4-Methoxy-3-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)benzenecarboxaldehyde:

To a degassed solution of 3,4-dimethoxybenzeneboronic acid (2.18 g, 12mmol), 3-bromo-4-methoxybenzaldehyde (3.23 g, 15 mmol) and potassiumcarbonate (5.18 g, 37.5 mmol) in toluene/ethanol 2/1 (72 mL), Pd(PPh₃)₄(173 mg, 1.2 mol %) was added and the mixture was degassed for further 5minutes. The mixture was then refluxed for 15 hours. The solid wasfiltered off and the filtrate concentrated under reduced pressure. Theresidue was dissolved in AcOEt, partitioned between ethyl acetate andwater and extracted then washed with brine. The organic solvent wasdried over sodium sulphate, removed under reduced pressure, and theresidue purified by column chromatography (heptane/ethyl acetate 1/1) toafford 2.95 of title compound.

C₁₆HI₆O₄ Mass (calculated): [272]; found: 273. NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃):3.85-3.87 (9H, 3s, 3 CH₃O); 6.9 (1H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 6.9-7.05 (3H,m, aryl-H); 7.85-7.9 (2H, m, aryl-H); 9.85 (1H, s, CHO).

Step 2)(R)-N-(1-Phenylethyl)-N-((4-methoxy-3-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-phenylmethyl)amine:

The title compound was prepared from4-methoxy-3-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)benzenecarboxaldehyde and(R)-α-methylbenzylamine according to general procedure C.

C₂₄H₂₇NO₃ Mass (calculated): [377]; (found): [M+H⁺]=378. NMR (400 MHz,CDCl₃): 1.3 (3H, t, J=6 Hz, NCHCH₃); 3.55 and 3.6 (2H, dd, J=12 Hz,CH₂N); 3.7 (3H, s, CH₃O); 3.8-4 (7H, m, NCHMe and 2 MeO); 6.8-68.5 (2H,m, aryl-H); 6.95-7.05 (2H, m, aryl-H); 7.1-7.15 (2H, m, aryl-H);7.25-7.4 (4H, m, aryl-H).

EXAMPLE 40(R)-N-(1-(3-Methoxyphenyl)ethyl)-N-((4-methoxy-3-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)phenylmethyl)amine

The title compound was prepared from4-methoxy-3-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-benzenecarboxaldehyde and(R)-3-methoxy-α-methylbenzylamine according to general procedure C.

C₂₅H₂₉NO₄ Mass (calculated): [407]; (found): [M+H⁺]=408. NMR (400 MHz,CDCl₃): 1.3 (3H, t, J=6 Hz, NCHCH₃); 3.55 and 3.6 (2H, dd, J=12 Hz,CH₂N); 3.7 and 3.72 (6H, 2 s, 2 CH₃O); 3.8-3.9 (4H, m, NCHMe and CH₃O);6.8 (1H, dd, J=2 and 8 Hz, aryl-H); 6.8-6.9 (2H, m, aryl-H); 6.9-7 (2H,m, aryl-H); 7-7.05 (2H, m, aryl-H); 7.15-7.3 (3H, m, aryl-H).

EXAMPLE 41(R)-N-(1-(1-Naphthyl)ethyl)-N-((4-methoxy-3-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-phenylmethyl)amine

The title compound was prepared from4-methoxy-3-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)benzenecarboxaldehyde and(R)-1-(1-naphthyl)ethylamine according to general procedure C.

C₂₈H₂₉NO₃ Mass (calculated): [427]; (found): [M+H⁺]=428, 257, 155. NMR(400 MHz, CDCl₃): 1.4 (3H, t, J=6 Hz, NCHCH₃); 3.55 and 3.6 (2H, dd,J=12 Hz, CH₂N); 3.7 (3H, s, CH₃O); 3.8 and 3.82 (6H, 2 s, 2 CH+O);6.8-6.85 (2H, m, aryl-H); 6.95-7.0 (2H, m, aryl-H); 7.1-7.2 (2H, m,aryl-H); 7.3-7.5 (3H, m, aryl-H); 7.65-7.7 (2H, m, aryl-H); 7.75-7.8(1H, m, aryl-H); 8.05-8.1 (1H, m, aryl-H).

EXAMPLE 42(R)-N-(1-Phenylethyl)-N-((4-methoxy-3-(pyrid-2-yl)phenylmethyl)amine

Step 1) 4-Methoxy-3-(pyrid-2-yl)benzenecarboxaldehyde:

A degassed solution of 2-bromopyridine (1.0 g, 6.33 mmol),3-borono-4-methoxybenzaldehyde (1.37 g, 7.6 mmol) and [(PPh₃)₂PdCl₂ (64mg, 0.09 mmol) in dimethoxyethane (30 mL), methanol (5 mL) and Na₂CO₃(2M, 20 mL) was heated at 75° C. for 16 hours. The mixture was thencooled, diluted with water and extracted with DCM. The organic layer wasdried over sodium sulphate and the solvent removed under reducedpressure. The crude was purified by column chromatography (heptane/AcOEt7/3 to 6/4) to afford 1.31 g of title compound.

C₁₃H₁₁NO₂ Mass (calculated): [213]; (found) [M+H⁺]=214. NMR (400 MHz,CDCl₃): 3.85 (3H, s, MeO); 7.05 (1H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl/pyridyl-H); 7.2(1H, m, aryl/pyridyl-H); 7.65 (1H, m, aryl/pyridyl-H); 7.75 (1H, m,aryl/pyridyl-H); 7.85 (1H, m, aryl/pyridyl-H); 8.2 (1H, s,aryl/pyridyl-H); 8.65 (1H, s, aryl/pyridyl-H); 9.9 (1H, s, CHO).

Step 2)(R)-N-(1-Phenylethyl)-N-((4-methoxy-3-(pyrid-2-yl)phenylmethyl)amine

The title compound was prepared from4-methoxy-3-(pyrid-2-yl)-benzenecarboxaldehyde and(R)-α-methylbenzylamine according to general procedure C.

C₂₁H₂₂N₂O Mass (calculated): [318]; (found): [M+H⁺]=319, 198. NMR (400MHz, CDCl₃): 1.3 (3H, d, J=6 Hz, NCHCH₃); 3.5 and 3.55 (2H, dd, J=12 Hz,CH₂N); 3.7 (3H, s, MeO); 3.75 (1H, q, J=7 Hz; NCHMe); 6.8 (1H, d, J=8Hz, aryl-H); 7.05-7.1 (1H, m, aryl-H); 7.15-7.35 (6H, m, aryl-H);7.55-7.6 (2H, m, aryl-H); 7.7 (1H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 8.55-8.6 (1H, m,pyridyl-H).

EXAMPLE 43(R)-N-(1-(3-Methoxyphenyl)ethyl)-N-((4-methoxy-3-(pyrid-2-yl)phenylmethyl)amine

The title compound was prepared from4-methoxy-3-(pyrid-2-yl)benzenecarboxaldehyde and(R)-3-methoxy-α-methylbenzylamine according to general procedure C.

C₂₂H₂₄N₂O₂ Mass (calculated): [348]; (found): [M+H⁺]=349, 198. NMR (400MHz, CDCl₃): 1.3 (3H, d, J=6 Hz, NCHCH₃); 3.55 and 3.6 (2H, dd, J=12 Hz,CH₂N); 3.7-3.8 (7H, m, 2 MeO and NCHMe); 6.7 (1H, dd, J=1 and 8 Hz,aryl-H); 6.8-6.9 (3H, m, aryl-H); 7.05-7.3 (3H, m, aryl-H); 7.55-7.65(2H, m, aryl-H); 7.75 (1H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.7 (1H, d, J=8 Hz,aryl-H); 8.6 (1H, m, pyridyl-H).

EXAMPLE 44(R)-N-(1-(1-Naphthyl)ethyl)-N-((4-methoxy-3-(pyrid-2-yl)phenylmethyl)amine

The title compound was prepared from4-methoxy-3-(pyrid-2-yl)benzenecarboxaldehyde and(R)-1-(1-naphthyl)ethylamine according to general procedure C.

C₂₅H₂₄N₂O Mass (calculated): [368]; (found): [M+H⁺]=369, 198. NMR (400MHz, CDCl₃): 1.45 (3H, d, J=6 Hz, NCHCH₃); 3.6 and 3.65 (2H, dd, J=12Hz, CH₂N); 3.75 (3H, s, MeO); 4.65 (1H, q, J=7 Hz; NCHMe); 6.8 (1H, d,J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.05-7.1 (1H, m, aryl-H); 7.15-7.25 (1H, m, aryl-H);7.3-7.45 (3H, m, aryl-H); 7.5-7.6 (2H, m, aryl-H); 7.6-7.75 (3H, m,aryl-H); 7.75-7.8 (1H, m, aryl-H): 8-8.05 (1H, m, aryl-H); 8.55-8.6 (1H,m, pyridyl-H).

EXAMPLE 45(R)-N-(1-Phenylethyl)-N-((4-methoxy-3-(pyrid-4-yl)phenylmethyl)amine

Step 1) 4-Methoxy-3-(pyrid-4-yl)benzenecarboxaldehyde:

A degassed solution of 4-bromopyridine hydrochloride (1.36 g, 7 mmol),3-borono-4-methoxybenzaldehyde (1.37 g, 7.6 mmol) and [(PPh₃)₂PdCl₂ (246mg, 0.35 mmol) in dimethoxyethane (30 mL), methanol (5 mL) and Na₂CO₃(2M, 20 mL) was heated at 75° C. for 16 hours. The mixture was thencooled, diluted with water and extracted with DCM. The organic layer wasdried over sodium sulphate and the solvent removed under reducedpressure. The crude was purified by column chromatography (heptane/AcOEt3/1) to afford 1.18 g of title compound

C₁₃H₁₁NO₂ Mass (calculated): [213]; (found) [M+H⁺]=214. NMR (400 MHz,CDCl₃): 3.85 (3H, s, MeO); 7.05 (1H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.4 (2H, d, J=7Hz, pyridyl-H); 7.8 (1H, d, J=1 Hz, aryl-H); 7.85 (1H, dd, J=1 and 8Hz); 8.6 (2H, d, J=7 Hz, pyridyl-H).

Step 2)(R)-N-(1-Phenylethyl)-N-((4-methoxy-3-(pyrid-4-yl)phenylmethyl)amine:

The title compound was prepared from4-methoxy-3-(pyrid-4-yl)benzenecarboxaldehyde and(R)-α-methylbenzylamine according to general procedure C.

C₂₁H₂₂N₂O Mass (calculated): [318]; (found): [M+H⁺]=319, 215. NMR (400MHz, CDCl₃): 1.3 (3H, d, J=6 Hz, NCHCH₃); 3.55 (2H, bq, CH₂N); 3.75 (3H,s, MeO); 3.8 (1H, bq, NCHMe); 6.85 (1H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.15-7.25(3H, m, aryl-H); 7.25-7.3 (4H, m, aryl-H); 7.45 (2H, bs, pyridyl-H);8.4-8.6 (2H, bs, pyridyl-H).

EXAMPLE 46(R)-N-(1-(3-Methoxyphenyl)ethyl)-N-((4-methoxy-3-(pyrid-4-yl)phenylmethyl)amine

The title compound was prepared from4-methoxy-3-(pyrid-4-yl)benzenecarboxaldehyde and(R)-3-methoxy-α-methylbenzylamine according to general procedure C.

C₂₂H₂₄N₂O₂ Mass (calculated): [348]; (found): [M+H⁺]=349, 215. NMR (400MHz, CDCl₃): 1.3 (3H, d, J=7 Hz, NCHCH₃); 3.55 and 3.6 (2H, dd, J=12 Hz,CH₂N); 3.75 (3H, s, MeO); 3.8 (1H, q, J=7 Hz, NCHMe); 6.75 (1H, d, J=8Hz, aryl-H); 6.85-6.9 (3H, m, aryl-H); 7.15-7.25 (3H, m, aryl-H); 7.4(2H, bd, pyridyl-H); 8.5 (2H, bs, pyridyl-H).

EXAMPLE 47(R)-N-(1-(1-Naphthyl)ethyl)-N-((4-methoxy-3-(pyrid-4-yl)phenylmethyl)amine

The title compound was prepared from4-methoxy-3-(pyrid-4-yl)benzenecarboxaldehyde and(R)-1-(1-naphthyl)ethylamine according to general procedure C.

C₂₅H₂₄N₂O Mass (calculated): [368]; (found): [M+H⁺]=369, 215. NMR (400MHz, CDCl₃): 1.5 (3H, d, J=6 Hz, NCHCH₃); 3.55 and 3.6 (2H, dd, J=12 Hz,CH₂N); 3.75 (3H, s, MeO); 4.7 (1H, bq, NCHMe); 6.85 (1H, d, J=8 Hz,aryl-H); 7.15 (1H, d, J=1 Hz, aryl-H); 7.3 (1H, dd, J=1 and 8 Hz,aryl-H); 7.35 (2H, d, J=5 Hz, pyridyl-H); 7.35-7.5 (3H, m, aryl-H);7.65-7.7 (2H, m, aryl-H); 7.85 (1H, dd, J=1 and 8 Hz, aryl-H); 8 (1H, d,J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 8.5 (2H, bd, pyridyl-H).

EXAMPLE 48((1R)-1-Phenylethyl){[4-methoxy-3-(1-methylindol-5-yl)phenyl]methyl}amine

Step 1) 3-(Indol-5-yl)-4-methoxybenzaldehyde:

A solution of 5-formyl-2-methoxybenzeneboronic acid (5 g, 28.5mmol5-bromoindole (5 g, 25.5 mmol) and K₂CO₃ (7.7 g, 56 mmol) in ethanol(25 mL) and toluene (50 mL) was degassed prior to addition of Pd(Ph₃)₄(300 mg, 0.25 mmol). The mixture was refluxed for 16 hours then cooledand concentrated in vacuo, extracted with dichloromethane, washed withwater and the organic layer dried over sodium sulphate. The crude waspurified by column chromatography (hexane/ethyl acetate 6/4) to give 4.5g of title compound.

C₁₆H₁₃NO₂ Mass (calculated): [251]; (found): [M+H⁺]=252. NMR (400 MHz,CDCl3): 3.75 (3H, s, CH₃O); 6.45 (1H, m, indole-H); 6.95 (1H, d, J=8 Hz,aryl-H); 7.05-7.15 (1H, m, aryl-H); 7.3 (1H, dd, J=1 and 8 Hz, aryl-H);7.4 (1H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.65 (1H, s, aryl-H); 7.7 (1H, dd, J=1 and8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.75 (1H, d, J=1 Hz, aryl-H); 8.1 (1H, bs, NH); 9.8 (1H,s, CHO).

Step 2) 3-(1-Methylindol-5-yl)-4-methoxybenzaldehyde:

A solution of 3-(indol-5-yl)-4-methoxybenzaldehyde (0.50 g, 2.0 mmol) inDMF (10 mL) was cooled to 0° C. and NaH (60% dispersion in mineral oil,0.14 g, 3.0 mmol) was added. The mixture was stirred at 0° C. for 45minutes, then methyl iodide (0.34 g, 4.4 mmol) was added and thereaction was stirred for 16 hours at room temperature. The mixture wasthen poured into water and extracted with ethyl acetate, washed withwater and dried over sodium sulphate. The solvent was removed in vacuoand the crude was purified by column chromatography (hexane/ethylacetate 7/3) to give 0.48 g of title compound.

C₁₇H₁₅NO₂ Mass (calculated): [265]; (found): [M+H⁺]=266. NMR (400 MHz,CDCl3): 3.85 (3H, s, CH₃O); 3.95 (3H, s, CH₃N); 6.65 (1H, m, indole-H);7.10-7.25 (2H, m, aryl-H); 7.4-7.5 (2H, m, aryl-H); 7.8 (1H, s, aryl-H):7.9 (1H, dd, J=1 and 8 Hz, aryl-H); 8 (1H, d, J=1 Hz, aryl-H); 10 (1H,s, CHO).

Step 3)((1R)-1-Phenylethyl){[4-methoxy-3-(1-methylindol-5-yl)phenyl]methyl}amine:

The title compound was prepared from3-(1-methylindol-5-yl)-4-methoxybenzaldehyde and (R)-α-methylbenzylamineaccording to general procedure C.

C₂₅H₂₆N₂O Mass (calculated): [370]; (found): [M+H⁺]=371, 250.

EXAMPLE 49[(1R)-1-(3-Methoxyphenyl)ethyl]{[4-methoxy-3-(1-methylindol-5-yl)phenyl]methyl}amine

The title compound was prepared from3-(1-methylindol-5-yl)-4-methoxybenzaldehyde and(R)-3-methoxy-α-methylbenzylamine according to general procedure C.

C₂₆H₂₈N₂O₂ Mass (calculated): [400]; (found): [M+H⁺]=401. NMR (400 MHz,CDCl3): 1.3 (3H, d, J=6 Hz, NCHCH₃); 3.55 and 3.6 (2H, dd, J=12 Hz,CH₂N); 3.65-3.8 (10H, m, 3 MeO and NCHMe); 6.4 (1H, d, J=5 Hz,indole-H); 6.7 (1H, dd, J=1 and 8 Hz, aryl-H); 6.8-6.9 (3H, m, aryl-H);6.95 (1H, d, J=2 Hz, aryl-H); 7.1-7.3 (4H, m, aryl-H); 7.35 (1H, dd, J=1and 8 Hz, aryl-H 7.65 (1H, d, J=1 Hz, aryl-H).

EXAMPLE 50((1R)-1-Naphthylethyl){[4-methoxy-3-(1-methylindol-5-yl)phenyl]methyl}amine

The title compound was prepared from3-(1-methylindol-5-yl)-4-methoxybenzaldehyde and(R)-1-(1-naphthyl)ethylamine according to general procedure C.

C₂₉H₂₈N₂O Mass (calculated): [420]; (found): [M+H⁺]=421. NMR (400 MHz,CDCl3): 1.6 (3H, d, J=6 Hz, NCHCH₃); 3.8 and 3.85 (2H, dd, J=12 Hz,CH₂N); 3.85 and 3.87 (6H, m, 2 MeO); 4.8 (1H, q, J=6 Hz, NCHMe); 6.6(1H, d, J=5 Hz, indole-H); 7 (1H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.1 (1H, d, J=1Hz, aryl-H); 7.3 (1H, dd, J=1 and 8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.35-7.4 (2H, m,aryl-H); 7.5 (1H, dd, J=1 and 8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.5-7.6 (3H, m, aryl-H);7.8-7.9 (3H, m, aryl-H); 7.95-7.8 (1H, m, aryl-H); 8.2-8.3 (1H, m,aryl-H).

EXAMPLE 51(R)-N-(1-Phenylethyl)-N-((4-methoxy-3-(3-methoxyphenyl)phenylmethyl)amine

Step 1) 4-Methoxy-3-(3-methoxyphenyl)benzenecarboxaldehyde:

A degassed solution of 3-bromoanisole (1.31 g, 7 mmol),3-borono-4-methoxybenzaldehyde (1.38 g, 7.4 mmol) and [(PPh₃)₂PdCl₂ (246mg, 0.35 mmol) in dimethoxyethane (35 mL), methanol and Na₂CO₃ 2M (20mL) was heated at 75° C. for 24 hours. The mixture was then cooled,diluted with water and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layerwas dried over sodium sulphate and the solvent removed under reducedpressure. The crude was purified by column chromatography (heptane/AcOEt4/1) to afford 1.14 g of title compound.

C₁₅H₁₄O₃ Mass (calculated): [242]; (found): [M+H⁺]=243; [M+H⁺+MeCN]=284.NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 3.85 (3H, s, MeO); 3.95 (3H, s, MeO); 6.9 (1H, dd,J=1 and 8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.05-7.15 (1H, m, aryl-H); 7.35 (1H, t, J=8 Hz,aryl-H); 7.85-7.95 (2H, m, aryl-H); 9.85 (1H, s, CHO).

Step 2) (R)-N-(1-Phenylethyl)-N-((4-methoxy-3-(3-methoxyphenyl)phenylmethyl)amine:

The title compound was prepared from4-methoxy-3-(3-methoxyphenyl)benzenecarboxaldehyde and(R)-α-methylbenzylamine according to general procedure C.

C₂₃H₂₅NO₂ Mass (calculated): [347]; (found): [M+H⁺]=348. NMR (400 MHz,CDCl₃): 1.3 (3H, d, J=6 Hz, NCHCH₃); 3.5 and 3.55 (2H, dd, J=12 Hz,CH₂N); 3.7 (3H, s, MeO); 3.75-3.85 (4H, m, NCHMe and MeO); 6.75-6.9 (2H,m, aryl-H); 7-7.1 (2H, m, aryl-H); 7.1-7.2 (3H, m, aryl-H); 7.2-7.3 (5H,m, aryl-H).

EXAMPLE 52(R)-N-(1-(3-Methoxyphenyl)ethyl)-N-((4-methoxy-3-(3-methoxyphenyl)phenylmethyl)amine

The title compound was prepared from4-methoxy-3-(3-methoxyphenyl)benzenecarboxaldehyde and(R)-3-methoxy-α-methylbenzylamine according to general procedure C.

C₂₄H₂₇NO₃ Mass (calculated): [377]; (found): [M+H⁺]=378. NMR (400 MHz,CDCl₃): 1.4 (3H, d, J=6 Hz, NCHCH₃); 3.6 and 3.65 (2H, dd, J=12 Hz,CH₂N); 3.8-3.9 (10H, 3 s and m, NCHMe and 3 MeO); 6.8 (1H, dd, J=1 and 8Hz, aryl-H); 6.9 (1H, dd, J=1 and 8 Hz, aryl-H); 6.95-7 (3H, m, aryl-H);7.1-7.2 (2H, m, aryl-H); 7.2-7.4 (4H, m, aryl-H).

EXAMPLE 53(R)-N-(1-(1-Napthyl)ethyl)-N-((4-methoxy-3-(3-methoxyphenyl)phenylmethyl)amine

The title compound was prepared from4-methoxy-3-(3-methoxyphenyl)benzenecarboxaldehyde and(R)-1-(1-naphthyl)ethylamine according to general procedure C.

C₂₇H₂₇NO₂ Mass (calculated): [397]; (found): [M+H⁺]=398. NMR (400 MHz,CDCl₃): 1.45 (3H, d, J=6 Hz, NCHCH₃); 3.6 and 3.65 (2H, dd, J=12 Hz,CH₂N); 3.7 and 3.75 (6H, 2 s, 2 MeO); 4.65 (1H, q, J=6 Hz, NCHBMe);6.75-6.9 (2H, m, aryl-H); 7-7.1 (2H, m, aryl-H); 7.1-7.25 (3H, m,aryl-H); 7.4-7.45 (3H, m, aryl-H); 7.7 (2H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.75-7.8(1H, m, aryl-H); 8.05-8.1 (1H, m, aryl-H).

EXAMPLE 54N-(1-(Quinol-5-yl)ethyl)-N-((4-methoxy-3-(4′-methoxyphenyl)phenylmethyl)amine

Step 1) 5-Trifluoromethanesulphonyloxyguinoline:

A solution of 5-hydroxyquinoline (0.5 g, 3.4 mmol) in DCM (5 mL) wastreated with pyridine (1.08 g, 13.7 mmol) and thentrifluoromethanesulphone anhydride (1.1 g, 4.12 mmol). The mixture wasstirred overnight then diluted with dichloromethane and washed withwater. The organic layer was concentrated under reduced pressure and theexcess pyridine azeotropically removed with toluene, to afford 0.47 g oftitle compound.

Step 2) 5-Acetylquinoline:

A degassed solution of 5-trifluoromethanesulphonyloxyquinoline (0.41 g,1.47 mmol), butyl vinyl ether (0.38 mL, 2.94 mmol), palladium acetate(10 mg, 0.043 mmol), potassium carbonate (0.24 g, 1.76 mmol),1,3-bis(diphenylphosphino)propane (40 mg, 0.097 mmol) in DMF (3.67 mL)and water (0.88 mL) was heated in a sealed tube at 100° C. for 16 hours.The reaction mixture was then cooled and treated with 1M HCl and themixture stirred for 30 minutes, then basified and extracted withdichloromethane. The organic layer was then evaporated under reducedpressure to afford the title compound.

Step 3) 4-Methoxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)benzyl alcohol:

A solution of 4-methoxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)benzenecarboxaldehyde (1 g,4.13 mmol) in methanol (12 mL) was treated with polymer-supportedborohydride (10.3 mmol) and the mixture shaken for 16 hours. The resinwas then filtered and the filtrate concentrated under reduced pressureto afford 0.88 g of title compound.

Step 4) 4-Methoxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)benzylazide:

A solution of 4-methoxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)benzyl alcohol (0.88 g, 3.59mmol) and diphenylphosphoryl azide (1.18 g, 4.32 mmol) in anhydrous THF(15 mL) was cooled in an ice-bath prior to addition of1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene (0.87 g, 5.76 mmol). The resultingmixture was then stirred at room temperature for 48 hours. Morediphenylphosphoryl azide was added (1.4 mol, 0.39 g) and the mixturestirred for further 16 hours. The solvent was then evaporated, theresidue taken into dichloromethane and washed with acid. The organiclayer was separated and the solvent removed under reduced pressure toafford 0.82 g of title compound.

Step 5) 4-Methoxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)benzylamine:

A solution of 4-methoxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)benzylazide (0.82 g, 3.07mmol) in ethanol (50 mL) was hydrogenated under atmospheric pressure for16 hours. The catalyst was filtered off, the solvent removed underreduced pressure and the crude purified by column chromatography(hexane/ethyl acetate 6/1) to afford 400 mg of title compound.

C₁₅H₁₇NO2 Mass (calculated): [243]; found: 227 (MH⁺—NH2). NMR (400 MHz,CDCl₃): 3.65 (3H, s, CH₃O); 3.7-3.8 (5H, m, CH₃O and aryl-CH₂O); 5.45(2H, bs, NH₂); 6.75-6.95 (3H, m, aryl-H); 7.1-7.25 (2H, m, aryl-H); 7.4(2H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H).

Step 6) N-(1-(Quinol-5-yl)ethyl)-N-((4-methoxy-3-(4′-methoxyphenyl)phenylmethyl)amine:

A solution of 4-methoxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)benzylamine (243 mg, 1, mmol)and 5-acetylquinoline (152 mg, 0.89 mmol) in methanol (3 mL) was treatedwith acetic acid (0.05 mL) and polymer-supported cyanoborohydride (0.9g, 2.25 mmol). The mixture was stirred at 50 C. for 20 hours, thencooled. The solid was filtered off and the filtrate concentrated invacuo. The crude was purified by column chromatography (AcOEt/cyHex 7/3to 100% AcOEt) to afford 91 mg of title compound.

C₂₆H₂₆N₂O₂ Mass (calculated): [398]; found: 399, 797. NMR (400 MHz,CDCl₃): 1.45 (3H, d, J=6 Hz, NCHCH₃); 3.6 and 3.65 (2H, dd, J=12 Hz,CH₂N); 3.7 and 3.75 (6H, 2 s, 2 MeO); 4.55 (1H, q, J=6 Hz, NCHCH₃);6.8-6.9 (3H, m, aryl-H); 7.1-7.2 (2H, m, aryl-H); 7.3 (1H, dd, J=4 and 8Hz, aryl-H); 7.35 (2H, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.75 (1H, t, J=6 Hz, aryl-H);7.75 (1H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.95 (1H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 8.55 (1H, d,J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 8.8-8.9 (1H, m, aryl-H).

EXAMPLE 55(R)-N-(1-(1-Naphthyl)ethyl)-N-((4-(3-N,N-dimethylamino)propoxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)phenylmethyl)amine

Step 1) 3-Bromo-4-(3-chloropropoxy)benzaldehyde:

A solution of 3-bromo-4-hydroxybenzaldehyde (1.88 g, 9.36 mmol)1-bromo-3-chloropropane (9.25 mL, 93.6 mmol) and potassium carbonate(3.22 g, 23.4 mmol) in acetonitrile (15 mL)was heated at 80 C. for 2days. The solid was filtered through a plug of silica eluting with MeCN.The filtrate was evaporated to yield 2.46 g of title compound.

C₁₀H₁₀BrClO₂

Step 2) 3-Bromo-4-(3-N,N-dimethylamino)propoxybenzaldehyde:

A suspension of 3-bromo-4-(3-chloropropoxy)benzaldehyde (2.47 g, 8.08mmol) dimethylamine hydrochloride (6.58 g, 80.8 mmol) and potassiumcarbonate (11.1 g, 80.8 mmol) in acetonitrile (120 mL) was stirred for 2days a room temperature, then more Me₂NH HCl 6.58 g, 80.8 mmol) wasadded together with KI (50 mg). After 4 days the mixture was filteredand the filtrate concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue wasdissolved in ethyl acetate and washed with water then brine. The organiclayer was dried over MgSO₄ then evaporated to give a crude which waspurified by column chromatography (DCM/MeOH 9/1) to give 1.24 g of titlecompound.

C₁₂H₁₆BrNO₂

Step 3) 4-(3-N,N-Dimethylamino)propoxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)benzaldehyde:

A solution of 4-methoxybenzeneboronic acid (0.79 g, 5.19 mmol),3-bromo-4-(3-N,N-dimethylamino)propoxybenzaldehyde (1.28 g, 4.33 mmol)and K₂CO₃ (1.78 g, 12.9 mmol) in ethanol (12 mL) and toluene (24 mL) wasdegassed prior to addition of Pd(Ph₃)₄ (100 mg, 1 mmol %). The mixturewas refluxed for 18 hours then cooled and filtered through diatomaceousearth. The filtrate was concentrated in vacuo, extracted with ethylacetate, washed with water and the organic layer dried over sodiumsulphate. The crude was purified by column chromatography (DCM/MeOH85/15) to give 0.4 g of title compound.

C₁₉H₂₃NO₃

Step 4)(R)-N-(1-(1-Naphthyl)ethyl)-N-((4-(3-N,N-dimethylamino)propoxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)phenylmethyl)amine:

The title compound was prepared from4-(3-N,N-dimethylamino)propoxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)benzaldehyde and(R)-1-(1-naphthyl)ethylamine according to general procedure B.

C₃₁H₃₆N₂O₂ Mass (calculated): [468]; (found): [M+H⁺]=469. NMR (400 MHz,CDCl3): 1.45 (3H, d, J=6 Hz, NCHCH₃); 1.85-1.95 (2H, m, OCH₂CH₂CH₂N);2.25 (6H, s, Me₂N); 2.4-2.5 (2H, m, OCH₂CH₂CH₂N);); 3.6 and 3.65 (2H,dd, J=12 Hz, CH₂N); 3.7 (3H, s, CH₃O); 3.9 (2H, t, J=6 Hz, OCH₂CH₂CH₂N);4.65 (1H, q, J=6 Hz, NCHCH₃); 6.8-6.9 (3H, m, aryl-H); 7.1-7.2 (2H, m,aryl-H); 7.3-7.5 (5H, m, aryl-H); 7.7 (2H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.8-7.85(1H, m, aryl-H); 8.05-8.1 (1H, m, aryl-H).

EXAMPLE 56(R)-N-(1-Phenylethyl)-N-((4-(cyclopropylmethoxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)phenylmethyl)amine

Step 1) 3-bromo-4-cyclopropylmethoxybenzaldehyde:

A suspension of 3-bromo-4-hydroxybenzaldehyde (5.03 g, 25 mmol),bromomethylcyclopropane (28 mmol, 2.72 mL) and potassium carbonate (37.5mmol, 5.14 g) in DMF (30 mL) was heated at 110 C. for three days. Thesolid was filtered off and the solvent was removed under reducedpressure, to give an orange residue which was taken into ethyl acetateand washed with water and then saturated brine. The organic phase wasdried over Mg₂SO₄ and solvent removed to afford 5.56 g of the titlematerial.

C₁₁H₁₁BrO₂ Mass (calculated): [255]; (found): 255, 257 and 296, 298(M+MeCN). NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 0.15-0.2 (2H, m, cyclopropyl-CH₂);0.4-0.5 (2H, m, cyclopropyl-CH₂); 1-1.15 (1H, m, cyclopropyl-CH); 3.8(2H, d, J=7 Hz, OCH₂); 7.75 (1H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.55 (1H, dd, J=2and 8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.9 (1H, d, J=2 Hz, aryl-H); 9.6 (1H, s, CHO).Step 2) 4-Cyclopropylmethoxy-3-(4′-methoxyphenyl)benzenecarboxaldehyde:

To a degassed solution of 3-bromo-4-cyclopropylmethoxybenzaldehyde (1.53g, 6 mmol), 4-methoxybenzeneboronic acid (1.22 g, 8 mmol) and potassiumcarbonate (2.74 g, 20 mmol) in toluene/ethanol 2/1 (40 mL), Pd(PPh₃)₄(100 mg) was added and the mixture was degassed for further 5 minutes.The mixture was then refluxed for 12 hours. The solid is filtered off,and the solvent partitioned between ethyl acetate and water andextracted. The organic solvent was removed under reduced pressure, driedover sodium sulphate and purified by column chromatography on silica(hexane/ethyl acetate 8/2) to afford 1.52 g of product.

C₁₈H₁₈O₃ Mass (calculated): [282]; (found): [M+H⁺]=283; LC Rt=1.65, 97%.NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃0.15-0.25 (2H, m, cyclopropyl-CH₂); 0.45-0.55 (2H, m,cyclopropyl-CH₂); 1.05-1.15 (1H, m, cyclopropyl-CH); 3.75 (3H, s, MeO);3.8 (2H, d, J=7 Hz, arylOCH₂); 6.9 (2H, 2, J=7 Hz, 8.5 Hz, aryl-H); 7.9(1H, d, J=8.5 Hz, aryl-H); 7.4 (2H, d, J=8.5 Hz, aryl-H); 7.65 (1H, dd,J=2 and 8.5 Hz, aryl-H); 7.75 (1H, d, J=2 Hz, aryl-H); 9.8 (1H, s, CHO).

Step 3)(R)-N-(1-Phenylethyl)-N-((4-(cyclopropylmethoxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)phenylmethyl)amine:

The title compound was prepared from4-cyclopropylmethoxy-3-(4′-methoxyphenyl)benzenecarboxaldehyde and(R)-α-methylbenzylamine according to general procedure A.

C₂₆H₂₉NO₂ Mass (calculated): [387]; (found): [M+H⁺]=267, 388. NMR (400MHz, CDCl₃): 0.2 (2H, m, cyclopropyl-H); 0.45 (2H, m, cyclopropyl-H);1.15 (1H, m, cyclopropyl-H); 1.3 (3H, d, J=6 Hz, NCHCH₃); 3.5 and 3.55(2H, dd, J=12 Hz, CH₂N); 3.7 (2H, d, J=6 Hz, cyclopropylCH₂O); 3.7-3.8(4H, m, MeO and NCHMe); 6.8 (1H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 6.85 (2H, d, J=8Hz, aryl-H); 7.1 (1H, dd, J=1 and 8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.15-7.25 (2H, m,aryl-H); 7.25-7.35 (4H, m, aryl-H); 7.45 (2H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H).

EXAMPLE 57(R)-N-(1-(3-Methoxyphenyl)ethyl)-N-((4-cyclopropylmethoxy-3-(4′-methoxyphenyl)phenylmethyl)amine

The title compound was prepared from4-cyclopropylmethoxy-3-(4′-methoxyphenyl)benzenecarboxaldehyde and(R)-3-methoxy-α-methylbenzylamine according to general procedure A.

C₂₇H₃₁NO₃ Mass (calculated): [417]; (found): [M+H⁺]=267, 418. NMR (400MHz, CDCl₃): 0.2 (2H, m, cyclopropyl-H); 0.45 (2H, m, cyclopropyl-H);1.1 (1H, m, cyclopropyl-H); 1.3 (3H, d, J=6 Hz, NCHCH₃); 3.5 and 3.55(2H, dd, J=12 Hz, CH₂N); 3.65 (2H, d, J=6 Hz, cyclopropylCH₂O); 3.7 (3H,s, CH₃O); 3.75-3.85 (4H, m, MeO and NCHMe); 6.75 (1H, dd, J=1 and 8 Hz,aryl-H); 6.8 (1H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 6.85-6.95 (4H, m, aryl-H); 7.1(1H, dd, J=1 and 8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.15 (1H, d, J=1 Hz, aryl-H); 7.15-7.25(1H, m, aryl-H); 7.45 (2H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H).

EXAMPLE 58(R)-N-(1-(1-Naphthyl)ethyl)-N-((4-(cyclopropylmethoxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)phenylmethyl)amine

The title compound was prepared from4-cyclopropylmethoxy-3-(4′-methoxyphenyl)benzenecarboxaldehyde and(R)-1-(1-naphthyl)ethylamine according to general procedure A.

C₃₀H₃₁NO₂ Mass (calculated): [437]; (found): [M+H⁺]=438, 267, 875. NMR(400 MHz, CDCl₃): 0.2 (2H, m, cyclopropyl-H); 0.45 (2H, m,cyclopropyl-H); 1.15 (1H, m, cyclopropyl-H); 1.45 (3H, d, J=6 Hz,NCHCH₃); 3.6 (1H, d, J=12 Hz, CH₂N); 3.65-3.75 (3H, m, CH₂N andcyclopropylCH₂O); 3.75 (3H, s, MeO); 4.65 (1H, q, J=6 Hz, NCHMe);6.75-6.9 (3H, m, aryl-H); 7.1-7.2 (2H, m, aryl-H); 7.35-7.5 (5H, m,aryl-H); 7.65-7.5 (2H, m, aryl-H); 7.8-7.9 (1H, m, aryl-H); 8.0-8.1 (1H,m, aryl-H).

EXAMPLE 59(6,4′-Dimethoxy-biphenyl-3-ylmethyl)-(1-pyridin-3-yl-ethyl)-amine

Step 1) 1-Pyridin-3-yl-ethylamine:

3-Acetylpyridine (2.4 g, 20 mmol, Aldrich) was dissolved in 2M ammoniasolution in methyl alcohol (50 mL, 100 mmol, Aldrich) and acetic acid(15 mL, J. T. Baker) was slowly added at 0 C. After stirring for 3 h atroom temperature, the sodium cyanoborohydride (5.0 g, 80 mmol, Aldrich)was added to the solution at 0 C. The mixture was stiffed under nitrogenat room temperature for overnight then the reaction was cooled at icebath and quenched with aqueous 5 N sodium hydroxide (30 mL, 150 mmol, J.T. Baker). The methyl alcohol was removed from the mixture via vacuo.The residue was extracted by diethyl ether (30 mL×4). The combinedorganic phases were dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate andconcentrated via vacuo to give crude 1-pyridin-3-yl-ethylamine as lightyellow oil in 44% yield (1.07 g, 8.8 mmol).

C₇H₁₀N₂ MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: 123.0 (M+1); MS (ESI, neg. ion) m/z:121.0 (M−1).

Step 2)(6,4′-Dimethoxy-biphenyl-3-ylmethyl)-(1-pyridin-3-yl-ethyl)-amine:

1-Pyridin-3-yl-ethylamine (245 mg, 2 mmol) and6,4′-Dimethoxy-biphenyl-3-carbaldehyde (121 mg, 0.5 mmol) were dissolvedin dichloroethane (10 mL). After stirring for 6 h at room temperature,the sodium triacetoxyborohydride (212 mg, 1.0 mmol, Aldrich) was addedto the solution at 0 C. The mixture was stirred under nitrogen at roomtemperature for overnight then the reaction was cooled at ice bath andquenched with saturated aqueous sodium bicarbonate (10 mL). The organicphase was separated and the aqueous phase was extracted withdichloroethane (10 mL×3). The combined organic layers were dried overanhydrous magnesium sulfate and concentrated via vacuo. The crude waspurified by column chromatography (silica gel, ethyl acetate) to givethe title compound as white solid in 50% yield (87 mg, 0.25 mmol).

C₂₂H₂₄N₂O₂ MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: 349.2 (M+1); MS (ESI, neg. ion) m/z:347.2 (M−1).

EXAMPLE 60(6,4′-Dimethoxy-biphenyl-3-ylmethyl)-(1-pyridin-4-yl-ethyl)-amine

Step 1) 1-Pyridin-4-yl-ethylamine:

The title compound was prepared by the same procedure for preparing1-pyridin-3-yl-ethylamine from 4-acetylpyridine (2.4 g, 20 mmol,Aldrich), 2 M ammonia solution in methyl alcohol (50 mL, 100 mmol,Aldrich), acetic acid (15 mL, J. T. Baker) and sodium cyanoborohydride(5.0 g, 80 mmol, Aldrich). The title compound was obtained in form aslight yellow oil in 51% yield (1.25 g, 10.2 mmol).

C₇H₁₀N₂ MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: 123.0 (M+1); MS (ESI, neg. ion) m/z:121.0 (M−1).

Step 2)(6,4′-Dimethoxy-biphenyl-3-ylmethyl)-(1-pyridin-4-yl-ethyl)-amine:

The title compound was prepared by the same procedure for preparing(6,4′-dimethoxy-biphenyl-3-ylmethyl)-(1-pyridin-3-yl-ethyl)-amine from1-Pyridin-4-yl-ethylamine (245 mg, 2 mmol),6,4′-Dimethoxy-biphenyl-3-carbaldehyde (121 mg, 0.5 mmol) and sodiumtriacetoxyborohydride (212 mg, 1.0 mmol, Aldrich). The title compoundwas purified by column chromatography (silica gel, ethyl acetate) inform as white solid in 51% yield (89 mg, 0.26 mmol).

C₂₂H₂₄N₂O₂ MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: 349.2 (M+1); MS (ESI, neg. ion) m/z:347.2 (M−1).

EXAMPLE 61(6,4′-Dimethoxy-biphenyl-3-ylmethyl)-(1-quinolin-4-yl-ethyl)-amine

Step 1) 1-Quinolin-4-yl-ethanol:

4-Quinolinecarboxaldehyde (1.57 g, 10 mmol, Aldrich) was dissolved inanhydrous THF (30 mL) and cooled to −78° C. The 3 M methyl magnesiumiodide solution in diethyl ether (5 mL, 15 mmol, Aldrich) was slowlyadded to the reaction solution in dry ice bath. The reaction mixture wasallowed to stir under nitrogen at room temperature for overnight thenthe reaction was cooled at ice bath and quenched with saturated aqueousammonium chloride (30 mL). The organic phase was separated and theaqueous phase was extracted with ethyl acetate (30 mL×2). The combinedorganic layers were dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate andconcentrated via vacuo to give crude title compound as light yellowsyrup in 100% yield (1.73 g, 10 mmol).

C₁₁H₁₁NO MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: 174.4 (M+1); MS (ESI, neg. ion) m/z:172.2 (M−1).Step 2) 1-Ouinolin-4-yl-ethanone:

To the mixture of manganese oxide (8.69 g, 100 mmol, Aldrich) indichloromethane (80 mL) was added 1-quinolin-4-yl-ethanol (1.73 g, 10mmol). The reaction mixture was refluxed for overnight and then cooledto room, temperature. The solid was filtered out through Celite pad. Theorganic solution dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate and concentratedvia vacuo to give crude title compound as light yellow solid in 100%yield (1.71 g, 10.0 mmol).

C₁₁H₉NO MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: 172.10 (M+1); MS (ESI, neg. ion) m/z:170.0 (M−1).Step 3) 1-Quinolin-4-yl-ethylamine:

The title compound was prepared by the same procedure for preparing1-pyridin-3-yl-ethylamine from 1-quinolin-4-yl-ethanone, (1.71 g, 10mmol, Aldrich), 2 M ammonia solution in methyl alcohol, (40 mL, 80 mmol,Aldrich), acetic acid (10 mL, J. T. Baker) and sodium cyanoborohydride(5.0 g, 80 mmol, Aldrich). The title compound obtained in form as lightyellow solid in 100% yield (1.72 g, 10 mmol).

C₁₁H₁₂N₂ MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: 173.0 (M+1); MS (ESI, neg. ion) m/z:171.0 (M−1).Step 4)(6,4′-Dimethoxy-biphenyl-3-ylmethyl)-(1-quinolin-4-yl-ethyl)-amine:

The 1-quinolin-4-yl-ethylamine (510 mg, 3 mmol) and6,4′-dimethoxy-biphenyl-3-carbaldehyde (242 mg, 1.0 mmol) were stirredwith acetic acid (300 mg, J. T. Baker) in methyl alcohol (15 mL0 at roomtemperature for 4 h. To the reaction solution was added sodiumcyanoborohydride (1.0 g, 16 mmol, Aldrich) at 0° C. The mixture wasstirred under nitrogen at room temperature for overnight then thereaction was cooled at ice bath and quenched with saturated aqueoussodium bicarbonate (30 mL). The methyl alcohol was removed from themixture via vacuo. The residue was extracted by ethyl acetate (30 mL×4).The combined organic phases were dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfateand concentrated via vacuo. The title compound was purified by columnchromatography (silica gel, ethyl acetate) in form as white solid in 72%yield (287 mg, 0.72 mmol).

C₂₆H₂₆N₂O₂ MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: 399.2 (M+1); MS (ESI, neg. ion) m/z:397.2 (M−1).

EXAMPLE 62(6,4′-Dimethoxy-biphenyl-3-ylmethyl)-(1-quinolin-8-yl-ethyl)-amine

Step 1) Quinoline-8-carboxylic acid methoxy-methyl-amide:

To the solution of 1-isoquinolonecarboxylic acid (1.73 g, 10 mmol,Aldrich) in anhydrous N,N-dimethylformamide (30 mL) were addedN,N-diisopropylethylamine (5.29 g, 40 mmol, Aldrich),O-(7-azabenzotriazol-1-yl)-1,1,3,3-tetramethyluroniumhexafluorophosphate (7.6 g, 20 mmol, PerSeptive Biosystems GmbH),N,O-dimethylhydroxylamine hydrochloride (1.8 g, 20 mmol, Aldrich)subsequently at room temperature. The reaction solution was allowed tostir for overnight at room temperature. The N,N-Dimethylformamide wasremoved via vacuo and the resulting residue was diluted in ethyl acetate(50 mL). After being was washed by saturate aqueous sodium bicarbonate(50 mL) and brine (50 mL), the organic portion was dried over anhydrousmagnesium sulfate and concentrated. The title compound was purified bycolumn chromatography (silica gel, ethyl acetate) in form as yellowsyrup in 94% yield (2.04 g, 9.4 mmol).

C₁₂H₁₂N₂O₂ MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: 217.1 (M+1); MS (ESI, neg. ion) m/z:215.0 (M−1).Step 2) 1-Quinolin-8-yl-ethanone

Quinoline-8-carboxylic acid methoxy-methyl-amide (2.16 g, 10 mmol) wasdissolved in anhydrous THF (40 mL) and cooled to −78° C. The 3 M methylmagnesium iodide solution in diethyl ether (4.0 mL, 12 mmol, Aldrich)was slowly added to the reaction solution in dry ice bath. The reactionmixture was allowed to stir under nitrogen at room temperature forovernight then the reaction was cooled at ice bath and quenched withsaturated aqueous ammonium chloride (40 mL). The organic phase wasseparated and the aqueous phase was extracted with ethyl acetate (30mL×2). The combined organic layers were dried over anhydrous magnesiumsulfate and concentrated via vacuo to give crude title compound as lightyellow solid in 83% yield (1.42 g, 8.3 mmol).

C₁₁H₉NO MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: 172.0 (M+1); MS (ESI, neg. ion) m/z:170.1 (M−1).Step 3) 1-Ouinolin-8-yl-ethylamine

The title compound was prepared by the same procedure for preparing1-pyridin-3-yl-ethylamine from 1-quinolin-8-yl-ethanone (1.71 g, 10mmol), 2 M ammonia solution in methyl alcohol, acetic acid (25 mL, 50mmol, Aldrich) and sodium cyanoborohydride (2.5 g, 40 mmol, Aldrich).The title compound was purified by column chromatography (silica gel,ethyl acetate) in form as light yellow solid in 98% yield (1.68 g, 9.8mmol). MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: 173.2 (M+1); MS (ESI, neg. ion) m/z:171.0 (M−1).Step 4)(6,4′-Dimethoxy-biphenyl-3-ylmethyl)-(1-quinolin-8-yl-ethyl)-amine

The title compound was prepared by the same procedure for(6,4′-dimethoxy-biphenyl-3-ylmethyl)-(1-quinolin-4-yl-ethyl)-amine from1-quinolin-8-yl-ethylamine (510 mg, 3.0 mmol),6,4′-Dimethoxy-biphenyl-3-carbaldehyde (242 mg, 1.0 mmol) and sodiumcyanoborohydride (1.0 g, 16 mmol, Aldrich). The title compound waspurified by column chromatography (silica gel, ethyl acetate) in form aswhite solid in 72% yield (287 mg, 0.72 mmol).

C₂₆H₂₆N₂O₂ MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: 399.2 (M+1); MS (ESI, neg. ion) m/z:397.2 (M−1).

EXAMPLE 63(6,4′-Dimethoxy-biphenyl-3-ylmethyl)-[1-(1-methyl-1H-indol-4-yl)-ethyl]-amine

Step 1) 1-Methyl-1H-indole-4-carbonitrile

4-Cyanoindole (2.8 g, 20 mmol, Biosynth International) was dissolved inN,N-Dimethylformamide (25 mL). To the solution were added potassiumcarbonate powder (5.5 g, 40 mmol, 325 mesh, Aldrich) and iodomethane(3.4 g, 24 mmol, Aldrich). The mixture was stirred at room temperaturefor 48 h then the N,N-Dimethylformamide was removed via vacuo and theresidue was diluted in ethyl acetate (100 mL). The organic solution waswashed by water (50 mL), brine (50 mL). The resulting organic solutionwas dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate and concentrated via vacuo.The title compound was purified by column chromatography (silica gel,hexane/ethyl acetate 3/2) in form as white solid in 97% yield (3.02 g,19.4 mmol).

C₁₀H₈N₂ MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: 157.0 (M+1); MS (ESI, neg. ion) m/z:155.0 (M−1).Step 2) 1-Methyl-1H-indole-4-carbaldehyde

1-Methyl-1H-indole-4-carbonitrile (3.02 g, 19 mmol) was dissolved inanhydrous dichloromethane (30 mL) and the solution was cooled to −78° C.To the reaction solution was slowly added 1.5 M diisobutylaluminumhydride in toluene (12.6 mL, 19 mmol, Aldrich). The reaction mixture wasallowed to stir under nitrogen at room temperature for 6 h then it wascooled again in ice bath and quenched with methyl alcohol (4 mL). Theresulting solution was poured to 15% aqueous sulfuric acid solution (40mL) at 0° C. After stirring vigorously for 1 h, the mixture was addedaqueous 5 N sodium hydroxide to adjust PH>12. The organic phase wasseparated and the aqueous phase was extracted with ethyl acetate (40mL×3). The combined organic layers were dried over anhydrous magnesiumsulfate and concentrated via vacuo. The title compound was purified bycolumn chromatography (silica gel, hexane/ethyl acetate 2/3) in form aslight yellow oil in 92% yield (2.8 g, 17.6 mmol).

C₁₀H₉NO MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: 160.1 (M+1); MS (ESI, neg. ion) m/z:158.0 (M−1).Step 3) 1-(1-Methyl-1H-indol-4-yl)-ethanol

The title compound was prepared by the same procedure for1-quinolin-4-yl-ethanol from 1-methyl-1H-indole-4-carbaldehyde (2.8 g,17.6 mmol), 3 M methyl magnesium iodide solution in diethyl ether (10mL, 30 mmol, Aldrich) and anhydrous tetrahydrofuran (20 mL). The crudetitle compound obtained in form as yellow oil in 97% yield (3.0 g, 17.1mmol).

C₁₁H₁₃NO MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: 176.0 (M+1); MS (ESI, neg. ion) m/z:174.0 (M−1).Step 4) 1-(1-Methyl-1H-indol-4-yl)-ethanone

The title compound was prepared by the same procedure for1-quinolin-4-yl-ethanone from 1-(1-Methyl-1H-indol-4-yl)-ethanol (3.0 g,17 mmol), manganese oxide (8.69 g, 100 mmol, Aldrich) anddichloromethane (50 mL). The crude title compound was obtained in formas yellow oil in 98% yield (2.9 g, 16.7 mmol).

C₁₁H₁₁NO MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: 174.0 (M+1); MS (ESI, neg. ion) m/z:172.0 (M−1).Step 5) 1-(1-Methyl-1H-indol-4-yl)-ethylamine

The title compound was prepared by the same procedure for preparing1-pyridin-3-yl-ethylamine from 1-(1-methyl-1H-indol-4-yl)-ethanone (1.75g, 10 mmol), 2 M ammonia solution in methyl alcohol (25 mL, 50 mmol,Aldrich), acetic acid (15 mL, J. T. Baker) and sodium cyanoborohydride(2.5 g, 40 mmol, Aldrich). The title compound was purified by columnchromatography (silica gel, 2 M ammonia solution in methyl alcohol/ethylacetate 1/10) in form as light yellow oil in 48% yield (0.83 g, 4.8mmol).

C₁₁H₁₄N₂ MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: 175.0 (M+1); MS (ESI, neg. ion) m/z:173.0 (M−1).Step 6)(6,4′-Dimethoxy-biphenyl-3-ylmethyl)-[1-(1-methyl-1H-indol-4-yl)-ethyl]-amine

The title compound was prepared by the same procedure for(6,4′-dimethoxy-biphenyl-3-ylmethyl)-(1-quinolin-4-yl-ethyl)-amine from1-(1-Methyl-1H-indol-4-yl)-ethylamine (522 mg, 3.0 mmol),6,4′-Dimethoxy-biphenyl-3-carbaldehyde (242 mg, 1.0 mmol) and sodiumcyanoborohydride (1.0 g, 16 mmol, Aldrich). The title compound waspurified by column chromatography (silica gel, hexane/ethyl acetate 3/2)in form as white solid in 74% yield (296 mg, 0.74 mmol).

C₂₆H₂₈N₂O₂ MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: 401.6 (M+1); MS (ESI, neg. ion) m/z.399.2 (M−1).

EXAMPLE 64(6,4′-Dimethoxy-biphenyl-3-ylmethyl)-[1-(1-methyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-indol-4-yl)-ethyl]-amine

Step 1) 1-(1-Methyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-indol-4-yl)-ethylamine

To the solution of 1-(1-Methyl-1H-indol-4-yl)-ethylamine (1.74 g, 10mmol) with acetic acid (10 mL, J. T. Baker) was added sodiumcyanoborohydride (1.0 g, 16 mmol, Aldrich) at 0 C. The reaction mixturewas stirred at room temperature for 4 h then quenched with saturateaqueous sodium bicarbonate (40 mL). The aqueous phase was extracted withethyl acetate (30 mL×4). The combined organic layers were dried overanhydrous magnesium sulfate and concentrated via vacuo. The title crudecompound was obtained in form as light yellow oil in 78% yield (1.37,7.8 mmol).

C₁₁H₁₆N₂ MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: 177.2 (M+1); MS (ESI, neg. ion) m/z:175.0 (M−1).

Step 2)(6,4′-Dimethoxy-biphenyl-3-ylmethyl)-[1-(1-methyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-indol-4-yl)-ethyl]-amine

The title compound was prepared by the same procedure for(6,4′-dimethoxy-biphenyl-3-ylmethyl)-(1-quinolin-4-yl-ethyl)-amine from1-(1-Methyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-indol-4-yl)-ethylamine (528 mg, 3.0 mmol),6,4′-Dimethoxy-biphenyl-3-carbaldehyde (242 mg, 1.0 mmol) and sodiumcyanoborohydride (1.0 g, 16 mmol, Aldrich). The title compound waspurified by column chromatography (silica gel, ethyl acetate) in form aswhite solid in 55% yield (221 mg, 5.5 mmol).

C₂₆H₃₀N₂O₂ MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: 403.3 (M+1); MS (ESI, neg. ion) m/z:401.4 (M−1).

EXAMPLE 65((1R)-1-Phenylethyl){[4,5-dimethoxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)phenyl]methyl}amine

Step 1) ((1R)-1-Phenylethyl)[(3-bromo-4,5-dimethoxyphenyl)methyl]amine

To a solution if 3-bromo-4,5-dimethoxybenzaldehyde (5 g, 0.020 mol,Aldrich), (R)-α-methylbenzylamine (2.6 mL, 0.020 mol) and AcOH (5 mL)in70 mL of MeOH was stirred at RT for 2 hours. The reaction solution wasthen cooled to 0 C. and NaBH₃CN (2.51 g, 0.040 mol) was added. Thereaction was warmed up to RT in 2 hours and continued to stir for 16hours. The reaction solution was concentrated in vacuo and the residuewas re-dissolved in 150 mL of EtOAc. The organic solution was washedwith 50 mL of saturated NaHCO₃ aqueous solution, followed by 50 mL ofbrine. The organic phase was dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated invacuo. The crude product was purified by a silica gel columnchromatography (50% EtOAc in hexane) to provide white waxy solid (5.1g).

C₁₇H₂₀BrNO₂ MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: 350.2 (M+1).Step 2) ((1R)-1-Phenylethyl){[4,5-dimethoxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)phenyl]methyl}amine

To a mixture of((1R)-1-phenylethyl)[(3-bromo-4,5-dimethoxyphenyl)methyl]amine (1.1 g,3.15 mmol), 4-methoxyphenylboronic acid (0.479 g, 3.15 mmol), 2M Na₂CO₃(5 mL). 4 mL of EtOH in 10 mL of toluene was added 83 mg of PPh₃ (0.315mmol) and 0.364 g of Pd (PPh₃)₄ (0.315 mmol). The mixture was thenheated to 80 C. under N₂ for 16 hours. The mixture was cooled to RT andwas diluted with 50 mL of EtOAc and 20 mL of sat. NaHCO₃ aq. solution.The organic phase was washed with 30 mL of brine, dried over Na₂SO₄ andconcentrated in vacuo. The light yellow oil was chromatographed (silicagel, 10% to 50% EtOAc in hexane) to provide light yellow oil (0.5 g).The product was treated with 1N HCl in Et₂O to afford the HCl salt,which was re-crystallized in EtOAc to afford light yellow solid (0.5 g).

C₂₄H₂₇BNO₃ MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: 378.4 (M+1).

EXAMPLE 66((1R)-1-Phenylethyl)[(4-ethyl-3-(3-pyridyl)phenyl)methyl]amine

Step 1) 3-Bromo-4-ethylbenzaldehyde

To a solution of 4-ethylbenzaldehyde (10 g, 0.0745 mol, Aldrich) inTFA/98% H₂SO₄ (4/1, 125 mL) mixture was added NBS (13.26 g, 0.0745 mol,Aldrich) at RT and continued to stir for 16 hours. The solvent was thenremoved in vacuo and the residue was dissolved in 200 mL of EtOAc. 1NNaOH solution (about 150 mL) was added to the solution and the organicphase was separated, washed with 100 mL of brine, dried over Na₂SO₄ andconcentrated in vacuo. The oily residue was chromatographed (silica gel,50% EtOAc in hexane) to afford orange oil as desired product (11.55 g).

C₉H₉BrO MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: 227.0 (M+15).Step 2) 4-Ethyl-3-(3-pyridyl)benzaldehyde

To a mixture of 3-bromo-4-ethylbenzaldehyde (2.45 g, 0.0115 mol),pyridine 3-boronic acid (1.42 g, 0.0115 mol, Matrix Scientific), 2MNa₂CO₃ (15 mL) in 30 mL of toluene was added 1.33 g of Pd (PPh₃)₄ (1.15mmol, Aldrich). The mixture was then heated to 80 C. under N₂ for 16hours. The mixture was cooled to RT and was diluted with 100 mL of EtOAcand 40 mL of sat. NaHCO₃ aq. solution.

The organic phase was washed with 40 mL of brine, dried over Na₂SO₄ andconcentrated in vacuo. The crude product was chromatographed (silicagel, 20% EtOAc in hexane) to provide yellow oil (1.2 g).

C₁₄H₁₃NO MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: 212.4 (M+1).Step 3) ((1R)-1-Phenylethyl)[(4-ethyl-3-(3-pyridyl)phenyl)methyl]amine

A solution of 4-ethyl-3-(3-pyridyl)benzaldehyde (0.2 g, 0.95 mmol),(R)-α-methylbenzylamine (0.121 mL, 0.95 mmol) and AcOH (1 mL) in 10 mLof MeOH was stirred at RT for 3 hours. The reaction solution was thencooled to 0 C. and NaBH₃CN (0.18 g , 2.85 mmol) was added. The reactionwas warmed up to RT continued to stir 3 hours. The reaction solution wasconcentrated in vacuo and the residue was re-dissolved in 50 mL ofEtOAc. The organic solution was washed with 20 mL of saturated NaHCO₃aqueous solution, followed by 20 mL of brine. The organic phase wasdried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo. The crude product waspurified by a silica gel column chromatography (20% of EtOAc in hexane)to provide colorless oil (0.2 g). The product was treated with 1N HCl inEt₂O and the HCl salt was re-crystallized in MeOH/Et₂O (1:10) mixture toprovide white solid (0.2 g).

C₂₂H₂₄N₂ MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: 317.3 (M+1).

EXAMPLE 67((1R)-1-Naphthylethyl)[(4-ethyl-3-(3-pyridyl)phenyl)methyl]amine

The title compound (0.22 g, white solid as HCl salt) was prepared from4-ethyl-3-(3-pyridyl)benzaldehyde (0.22 g) and(R)-1-(1-naphthyl)ethylamine (0.17 mL) analogously to Example 66, step3.

C₂₆H₂₆N₂ MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: 367.3 (M+1).

EXAMPLE 68((1R)-1-phenylethyl){[4-ethyl-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)phenyl]methyl}amine

Step 1) 4-Ethyl-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)benzaldehyde

To a mixture of 3-bromo-4-ethylbenzaldehyde (1.5 g, 7.07 mmol),4-methoxyphenylboronic acid (1.075 g, 7.07 mmol), 2M Na₂CO₃ (10 mL) in20 mL of toluene was added 0.817 g of Pd (PPh₃)₄ (0.707 mmol). Themixture was then heated to 80 C. under N₂ for 16 hours. The mixture wascooled to RT and was diluted with 100 mL of EtOAc and 50 mL of sat.NaHCO₃ aq. solution. The organic phase was washed with 40 mL of brine,dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo. The crude product waschromatographed (silica gel, 10% EtOAc in hexane) to provide lightyellow solid (2.1 g).

C₁₆H₁₆O₂ MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: 241.1 (M+1).

Step 2)((1R)-1-phenylethyl){[4-ethyl-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)phenyl]methyl}amine

The title compound (0.2 g, white solid as HCl salt) was prepared from4-ethyl-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)benzaldehyde (0.5 g) and(R)-α-methylbenzylamine (0.265 mL) analogously to Example 66, step 3.

EXAMPLE 69 Methyl5-(5-{[((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino]methyl}-2-methoxyphenyl)pyridine-3-carboxylate

Step 1) Methyl 5-(3-formyl-6-methoxyphenyl)pyridine-3-carboxylate

To a mixture of 5-bromonicotinate (2.16 g, 0.01 mol, Avocado Research)and (5-formyl-2-methoxyphenyl)boronic acid (1.79 g, 0.01 mol, MatrixScientific), 2M Na₂CO₃ (10 mL) in 20 mL of toluene was added 1.15 g ofPd (PPh₃)₄ (1.0 mmol). The mixture was then heated to 80 C. under N₂ for16 hours. The mixture was cooled to RT and was diluted with 100 mL ofEtOAc and 50 mL of sat. NaHCO₃ aq. solution. The organic phase waswashed with 40 mL of brine, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo.The crude product was chromatographed (silica gel, 50% EtOAc in hexane)to provide white solid (1.2 g).

C₁₅H₁₃NO₄ MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: 272.3 (M+1).

Step 2) Methyl5-(5-{[((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino]methyl}-2-methoxyphenyl)pyridine-3-carboxylate

The title compound (0.4 g, white solid as HCl salt) was prepared from4-ethyl-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)benzaldehyde (0.5 g) and(R)-α-methylbenzylamine (0.265 mL) analogously to Example 66, step 3.

C₂₃H₂₄N₂O₃ MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: 377.5 (M+1).

EXAMPLE 70((1R)-1-Phenylethyl){[4-methoxy-3-(5-methoxy(3-pyridyl))phenyl]methyl}amine

Step 1) 3-Bromo-5-methoxypyridine

1.45 g of Na (0.063 mol) were added to 100 mL of MeOH and the resultedsolution was stirred at RT for 30 minutes. The solution was thenconcentrated at 65 C. in vacuo for 40 minutes. The white solid obtainedwas dissolved in 100 mL of DMF. 15 g of 3,5-dibromopyridine (0.063 mol)were added and the reaction was heated to 65 C. for 16 hours. Thereaction was cooled to RT and diluted with 200 mL of EtOAc and 100 mL ofsat. aq. NaHCO₃ solution. The organic phase was separated and was washedwith 100 mL of brine, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo. Thecrude product was chromatographed (silica gel, 10% EtOAc in hexane) toprovide colorless crystals (10 g).

C₆H₆BrNO MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: 188.1 (M+1).Step 2) 4-Methoxy-3-(5-methoxy(3-pyridyl))benzaldehyde

The title compound (2.5 g, white solid) was prepared from3-Bromo-5-methoxypyridine (2.17 g, 0.0116 mol) and(5-formyl-2-methoxyphenyl)boronic acid (2.5 g, 0.014 mol, MatrixScientific) analogously to Example 69, step 1.

C₁₄H₁₃NO₃ MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: 244.4 (M+1).Step 3) ((1R)-1-Phenylethyl){[4-methoxy-3-(5-methoxy(3-pyridyl))phenyl]methyl}amine

The title compound (0.8 g, white solid as HCl salt) was prepared from4-methoxy-3-(5-methoxy(3-pyridyl))benzaldehyde (0.71 g) and(R)-α-methylbenzylamine (0.371 mL) analogously to Example 66, step 3.

C₂₂H₂₄N₂O₂ MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: 349.4 (M+1).

EXAMPLE 71((1R)-1-Phenylethyl){[3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-4-methylphenyl]methyl}amineand 4-(5-{[((1R)-1-Phenylethyl)amino]methyl}-2-methylphenyl)phenol

Step 1) N-((1R)-1-Phenylethyl)(3-bromo-4-methylphenyl)carboxamide

To a solution of 3-bromo-4-methylbenzoic acid (5.0 g, 0.023 mol) inCH₂CH₂ (100 mL) was added oxalyl chloride (8.67 g, 0.069 mol). After 10minutes, 1.0 mL of DMF was added slowly and the mixture was continued tostir at RT for 2 hours. The volatile was removed in vacuo. The residuewas re-dissolved in CH₂CH₂ (100 mL) and transferred to a 125 mLadditional funnel.

To a 500 mL Erlenmeyer flask equipped with a stir bar was added 100 mLof sat. aq. NaHCO₃ solution followed by 2.79 g of(R)-α-methylbenzylamine (0.023 mol) in 100 mL of CH₂CH₂.3-Bromo-4-methylbenzoyl chloride in CH₂Cl₂ (from above) was addeddropwise to the Erlenmeyer flask and the reaction mixture was continuedto stir at RT for 16 hours. The organic phase was diluted with 50 mL ofCH₂CH₂, separated from aqueous phase, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentratedin vacuo. The residue was washed with 50 mL of Et₂O and dried in an ovenat 40 C. overnight to afford light yellow solid (7.0 g, 0.022 mol, 96%).

C₁₆H₁₆BrNO MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: 316.1 (M+1).Step 2)N-((1R)-1-Phenylethyl)[3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-4-methylphenyl]carboxamide

To a mixture ofN-((1R)-1-phenylethyl)(3-bromo-4-methylphenyl)carboxamide (1.38 g, 4.32mmol) and 4-methoxyphenylboronic acid (0.53 g, 4.32 mmol) in 10 mL of 2MNa₂CO₃ aq. soln and 20 mL of toluene was bubbled through N₂ for 5 min.Catalyst Pd(PPh₃)₄ (0.36 g, 0.314 mmol) was then added and the mixturewas heated to 80 C. for 19 hours under N₂. The reaction mixture wascooled to RT and was diluted with 100 mL of EtOAc and 50 mL of water.The organic layer was separated and washed with 50 mL of brine, anddried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo. The residue was purified bysilica gel column chromatography (CHCl₃ to EtOAc) to provide yellowsolid (1.0 g, 2.9 mmol, 92%).

C₂₃H₂₃NO₂ MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: 346.3 (M+1).Step 3)((1R)-1-Phenylethyl){[3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-4-methylphenyl]methyl}amine

and

4-(5-{[((1R)-1-Phenylethyl)amino]methyl}-2-methylphenyl)phenol

To a solution ofN-((1R)-1-phenylethyl)[3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-4-methylphenyl]carboxamide(0.12 g, 0.34 mmol) in 10 mL of toluene was added DIBAL-H (1 mL, 1.5mmol). The reaction was then heated to 100 C. for 16 hours and cooled toRT. The reaction was quenched with 5 mL of 2N NaOH aq. soln. 100 mL ofCH₂Cl₂ was used to extract the product. The organic phase was washedwith 30 mL of brine, dried over Na₂SO₃ and concentrated in vacuo. Thedesired products were separated by silica gel column chromatography (30%to 60% EtOAc in hexane) provide((1R)-1-phenylethyl){[3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-4-methylphenyl]methyl}amineand 4-(5-{[((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino]methyl}-2-methylphenyl)phenol,which were treated with 1N HCl in Et₂O separately to provide the HClsalts as white solids.

((1R)-1-Phenylethyl){[3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-4-methylphenyl]methyl}amine

C₂₃H₂₅NO MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: 332.3 (M+1).

4-(5-{[((1R)-1-Phenylethyl)amino]methyl}-2-methylphenyl)phenol

C₂₂H₂₃NO MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: 318.2 (M+1); MS (ESI, neg. ion) m/z:316.2 (M−1).

EXAMPLE 72((1R)-1-Phenylpropyl){[4-methoxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)phenyl]methyl}amine

The title compound was prepared by the same procedure for(6,4′-dimethoxybiphenyl-3-ylmethyl)-(1-quinolin-4-yl-ethyl)-amine from(R)-(+)-1-phenyl-propylamine (405 mg, 3.0 mmol, Lancaster SynthesisLtd.), 6,4′-Dimethoxybiphenyl-3-carbaldehyde (242 mg, 1.0 mmol) andsodium cyanoborohydride (1.0 g, 16 mmol, Aldrich). The title compoundwas purified by column chromatography (silica gel, hexane/ethyl acetate2/3) in form as white solid in 52% yield (187 mg, 0.52 mmol).

C₂₄H₂₇NO₂ MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: 362.4 (M+1); MS (ESI, neg. ion) m/z:360.3 (M−1).

The final products disclosed in Examples 73 to 109 were preparedaccording to Method C described earlier.

EXAMPLE 73(1R)-1-(3-fluorophenyl)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)ethanamine

MS(EI) calcd for C₂₃H₂₂F₄NO (MH⁺) 404.1, Found 404.1, 265.1.

EXAMPLE 74(1R)-1-(3-((2-(methyloxy)ethyl)oxy)phenyl)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)ethanamine

MS(EI) calcd for C₂₆H₂₉F₃NO₃ (MH⁺) 460.2, Found 460.2, 265.1.

EXAMPLE 75(1R)-1-(3-fluorophenyl)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(methylsulfonyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)ethanamine

MS (EI) calcd for C₂₃H₂₅FNO₃S (MH⁺) 414.1, Found 414.2, 275.2.

EXAMPLE 76(1R)-1-(3-fluorophenyl)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)ethanamine

MS(EI) calcd for C₂₂H₂₃FNO (MH⁺) 336.2, Found 336.2, 197.1.

EXAMPLE 77(1R)-N-((4-chloro-3-iodophenyl)methyl)-1-(3-fluorophenyl)ethanamine

MS(EI) calcd for C₁₅H₁₅ClFIN (MH⁺) 390.0, Found 390.0, 251.0, 123.1.

EXAMPLE 78(1R)-N-((4′-fluoro-6-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(3-fluorophenyl)ethanamine

MS(EI) calcd for C₂₂H₂₂F₂NO (MH⁺) 354.1, Found 354.1, 215.1.

EXAMPLE 792,2,2-trifluoro-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MS(EI) calcd for C₂₃H₂OF₆NO (MH⁺) 440.0, Found 439.9, 264.7.

EXAMPLE 80(1R)-1-(3-chlorophenyl)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3yl)methyl)ethanamine

MS(EI) calcd for C₂₃H₂₁CIF₃NO 420.87 (MH+), Found: 420.1; 422.1 265.1

EXAMPLE 81N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(3-methylphenyl)ethanamine

MS(EI) calcd for C₂₄H₂₄F₃NO 400.45 (MH+), Found: 400.1; 265.1

EXAMPLE 823-(1-(((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)amino)ethyl)benzonitrile

MS(EI) calcd for C₂₄H₂₁F₃N₂O 411.44 (MH+) Found: 411.3; 265.1

EXAMPLE 83(1R)-N-((6-fluoro-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MS(EI) calcd for C₂₂H₁₉F₄N 374.30 (MH+) Found: 374.2;

EXAMPLE 841-(3,5-difluorophenyl)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3yl)methyl)ethanamine

MS(EI) calcd for C₂₃H₂₀F₅NO 422.41 (MH+) Found: 422.2; 265.2

EXAMPLE 851-(3-bromophenyl)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)ethanamine

MS(EI) calcd for C₂₃H₂₁BrF₃NO 465.32 (MH+) Found: 466.0; 265.1

EXAMPLE 861-(3-fluorophenyl)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)ethanamine

MS(EI) calcd for C₂₃H₂₁F₄NO 404.42 (MH+) Found: 404.2; 265.1

EXAMPLE 87(1R)-1-(3-chlorophenyl)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)ethanamine

MS(EI) calcd for C₂₂H₂₂ClNO 352.88 (MH+) Found: 353.1; 197.1

EXAMPLE 88N-1-(3-(dimethylamino)phenyl)ethyl)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)amine

MS(EI) calcd for C₂₅H₂₇F₃ N₂O 429.50 (MH+) Found: 429.2; 265.1

EXAMPLE 89N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(3-((trifluoromethyl)oxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MS(EI) calcd for C₂₄H₂₁F₆NO₂ 470.42 (MH+) Found: 470.1; 265.1

EXAMPLE 901-(4-fluorophenyl)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)ethanamine

MS(EI) calcd for C₂₃H₂₁F₄NO 404.42 (MH+) Found: 404.2; 265.1

EXAMPLE 911-(2,3-dichlorophenyl)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)ethanamine

MS(EI) calcd for C₂₃H₂₀Cl₂F₃NO 455.32 (MH+) Found: 454.0; 456.0

EXAMPLE 92N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(2-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)ethanamine

MS(EI) calcd for C₂₄H₂₁F₆NO 454.42 (MH+) Found: 454.2; 265.1

EXAMPLE 93(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-((tetrahydro-2-furanylmethyl)oxy)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: Calc'd for C₂₆H₃₀N₂O₃: 418.5 g/mol. Found: (M+1)418.7, 334.9, 297.7

EXAMPLE 945-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-2-pyridinamine

MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: Calc'd for C₂₁H₂₃N₃O: 333.43 g/mol. Found: (M+1)334.1, 213.2

EXAMPLE 95N,N-dimethyl-5-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-2-pyridinamine

MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: Calc'd for C₂₃H₂₇N₃O: 361.48 g/mol. Found: (M+1)362.0, 241.2

EXAMPLE 961-(3-((5-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-2-pyridinyl)amino)propyl)-2-pyrrolidinone

MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: Calc'd for C₂₈H₃₄N₄O₂: 458.60 g/mol. Found:(M+1) 458.8, 355.0, 337.7, 306.0, 239.1

EXAMPLE 97(1S)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: Calc'd for C₂₃H₂₂F₃NO: 385.43 g/mol. Found:(M+1) 385.9, 264.6, 245.2

EXAMPLE 985-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-2(1H)-pyridinone

MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: Calc'd for C₂₁H₂₂N₂O₂: 334.42 g/mol. Found:(M+1) 334.9, 214.2

EXAMPLE 99(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-((2-(methyloxy)ethyl)oxy)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: Calc'd for C₂₄H₂₈N₂O₃: 392.50 g/mol. Found:(M+1) 392.9, 334.9, 271.9, 226.2

EXAMPLE 100N-methyl-N-(5-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-2-pyridinyl)glycine

MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: Calc'd for C₂₄H₂₇N₃O₃: 405.50 g/mol. Found:(M+1) 406.3, 284.9

EXAMPLE 101N-1-,N-2-dimethyl-N-1-(5-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-2-pyridinyl)-1,2-ethanediamine

MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: Calc'd for C₂₅H₃₂N₄O: 404.56 g/mol. Found: (M+1)404.8, 373.7, 301.0, 284.0, 270.0

EXAMPLE 102(1R)-N-((3-(6-((2-aminoethyl)oxy)-3-pyridinyl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: Calc'd for C₂₃H₂₇N₃O₂: 377.49 g/mol. Found:(M+1) 377.8, 274.1, 256.9

EXAMPLE 1033-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-N-(3-(4-morpholinyl)propyl)-2-pyridinamine

MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: Calc'd for C₂₈H₃₆N₄O₂: 460.62 g/mol. Found:(M+1) 461.1, 356.8

EXAMPLE 1043-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-N-(tetrahydro-2-furanylmethyl)-2-pyridinamine

MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: Calc'd for C₂₆H₃₁N₃O₂: 417.55 g/mol. Found:(M+1) 418.1, 297.1, 265.1

EXAMPLE 105(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-(4-morpholinyl)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: Calc'd for C₂₅H₂₉N₃O₂: 403.52 g/mol. Found:(M+1) 404.2, 283.0

EXAMPLE 106(1R)-N-((3-(2-fluoro-3-pyridinyl)-4-(methytoxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: Calc'd for C₂₁H₂₁FN₂O: 336.41 g/mol. Found:(M+1) 336.9, 233.1, 217.1

EXAMPLE 107(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-((2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)oxy)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: Calc'd for C₂₃H₂₃F₃N₂O₂: 416.44 g/mol. Found:(M+1) 416.7, 295.8

EXAMPLE 108(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-((tetrahydro-2-furanylmethyl)oxy)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: Calc'd for C₂₆H₃₀N₂O₃: 418.54 g/mol. Found:(M+1) 419.2, 298.1, 216.1

EXAMPLE 109(1R)-N-(3-(2-chloropyrid-4-yl)-4-methoxyphenyl)methyl-N-1-phenylethylamine

MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: Calc'd for C₂₁H₂₁ClN₂O: 352.86 g/mol. Found:(M+1) 353.0 (d), 231.9 (d)

EXAMPLE 110(1R)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanaminePreparedusing Method C.

MW 385.427 Mass found: 265, 386.

EXAMPLE 111(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-((2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)oxy)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanaminePreparedusing Method C.

MW 466.5 Mass found: 467, 155.

EXAMPLE 112(1R)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-((trifluoromethyl)oxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

Prepared using Method C.

MW 401.426 Mass found: 402, 803, 917.

EXAMPLE 113(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-(trifluoromethyl)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

Prepared using Method C.

MW 436.475 Mass found: 437, 478.

EXAMPLE 114(1R)-N-((4-(methyfoxy)-3-(3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

Prepared using Method A.

MW 368.478 Mass found: 369, 155.

EXAMPLE 115(1R)-N-((6-(ethyloxy)-4′-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

Prepared using Method C.

MW 361.482 Mass found: 362.

EXAMPLE 116(1R)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-((trifluoromethyl)oxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

Prepared using Method C.

MW 451.486 Mass found: 452, 155.

Examples 117-252 were prepared using Method A:

EXAMPLE 117(1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 348.444 Mass found: 198, 349.

EXAMPLE 118(1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((3-(1,3-thiazol-2-yl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 324.446 Mass found: 325, 649.

EXAMPLE 119(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(4-methylphenyl)ethanamine

MW 332.445 Mass found: 333, 779.

EXAMPLE 120(1R)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 348.444 Mass found: 349.

EXAMPLE 121(1R)-N-((3-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 331.413 Mass found: 332, 777.

EXAMPLE 122(1R)-N-((3-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(4-methylphenyl)ethanamine

MW 345.44 Mass found: 346.

EXAMPLE 123(1R)-N-((3-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 361.439 Mass found: 362.

EXAMPLE 124(1R)-N-((3-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 361.439 Mass found: 362.

EXAMPLE 1252′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-carbonitrile

MW 392.5 Mass found: 393.

EXAMPLE 1262′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-carbonitrile

MW 342.44 Mass found: 343, 384.

EXAMPLE 1272′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-(4-methylphenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-carbonitrile

MW 356.467 Mass found: 357, 398.

EXAMPLE 1282′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-carbonitrile

MW 372.466 Mass found: 373, 414.

EXAMPLE 1292′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-carbonitrile

MW 372.466 Mass found: 373, 414.

EXAMPLE 130(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-pyrimidinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 369.466 Mass found: 370, 739.

EXAMPLE 131(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-pyrimidinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 319.406 Mass found: 320.

EXAMPLE 132(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-pyrimidinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(4-methylphenyl)ethanamine

MW 333.433 Mass found: 334, 667.

EXAMPLE 133(1R)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-pyrimidinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 349.432 Mass found: 350, 699.

EXAMPLE 134(1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-pyrimidinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 349.432 Mass found: 350, 699.

EXAMPLE 135(1R)-N-((3′-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 317.43 Mass found: 318, 197, 214.

EXAMPLE 136(1R)-N-((3′-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(4-methylphenyl)ethanamine

MW 331.457 Mass found: 332, 214.

EXAMPLE 137(1R)-N-((3′-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 347.456 Mass found: 348, 214.

EXAMPLE 138(1R)-N-((3′-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 347.456 Mass found: 348, 214, 255.

EXAMPLE 139(1R)-N-((2′-methyl-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(4-methylphenyl)ethanamine

MW 315.457 Mass found: 181, 316, 198.

EXAMPLE 140(1R)-N-((2′-methyl-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 331.457 Mass found: 332, 181, 198.

EXAMPLE 141(1R)-N-((2′-methyl-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 331.457 Mass found: 332, 198, 181.

EXAMPLE 142(1R)-N-((2′-fluoro-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 305.394 Mass found: 202, 306, 243.

EXAMPLE 143(1R)-N-((2′-fluoro-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(4-methylphenyl)ethanamine

MW 319.421 Mass found: 202, 320, 243.

EXAMPLE 144(1R)-N-((2′-fluoro-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 335.42 Mass found: 336, 202, 243.

EXAMPLE 145(1R)-N-((2′-fluoro-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 335.42 Mass found: 202, 336, 243.

EXAMPLE 1465-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-2-furancarboxylicacid

MW 381.426 Mass found: 382, 423.

EXAMPLE 1475-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-(4-methylphenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-2-furancarboxylicacid

MW 365.427 Mass found: 366, 731.

EXAMPLE 1485-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-2-furancarboxylicacid

MW 381.426 Mass found: 352, 393.

EXAMPLE 1494-oxo-4-((5-(3-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-2-pyridinyl)amino)butanoicacid

MW 403.479 Mass found: 404, 300.

EXAMPLE 1504-((5-(3-((((1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-2-pyridinyl)amino)-4-oxobutanoicacid

MW 453.539 Mass found: 454, 300.

EXAMPLE 1514-((5-(3-((((1R)-1-(4-methylphenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-2pyridinyl)amino)-4-oxobutanoicacid

MW 417.506 Mass found: 418, 300.

EXAMPLE 1524-((5-(3-((((1R)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-2pyridinyl)amino)-4-oxobutanoicacid

MW 433.505 Mass found: 434, 300.

EXAMPLE 153(1R)-N-((3-(6-(methyloxy)-3-pyridazinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 369.466 Mass found: 370, 739.

EXAMPLE 154(1R)-N-((3-(1H-indol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 386.492 Mass found: 387, 773.

EXAMPLE 155(1R)-N-((3-(1H-indol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 386.492 Mass found: 387, 773.

EXAMPLE 156(1R)-N-((3-(1H-indol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(2-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 406.526 Mass found: 371, 407, 326.

EXAMPLE 157(1R)-N-((3-(6-(methyloxy)-3-pyridazinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 319.406 Mass found: 320, 639.

EXAMPLE 158(1R)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((3-(6-(methyloxy)-3-pyridazinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 349.432 Mass found: 350, 699.

EXAMPLE 159(1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((3-(6-(methyloxy)-3-pyridazinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 349.432 Mass found: 350, 699.

EXAMPLE 160(1R)-N-((4′-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(2-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 367.49 Mass found: 368.

EXAMPLE 161(1R)-N-((4′-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 367.49 Mass found: 368, 735.

EXAMPLE 162(1R)-N-((4′-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 347.456 Mass found: 348, 695.

EXAMPLE 163(1R)-N-((4′-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 347.456 Mass found: 348, 695.

EXAMPLE 164 (1R)-1-phenyl-N-((3-(2-pyrazinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 289.38 Mass found: 290, 579, 693.

EXAMPLE 165(1R)-1-(4-methylphenyl)-N-((3-(2-pyrazinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 303.407 Mass found: 304, 607, 721.

EXAMPLE 166(1R)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((3-(2-pyrazinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 319.406 Mass found: 320, 639, 753.

EXAMPLE 167(1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((3-(2-pyrazinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 319.406 Mass found: 320, 639, 753.

EXAMPLE 168(1R)-1-(2-naphthalenyl)-N-((3-(2-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 338.452 Mass found: 339, 677.

EXAMPLE 169 (1R)-1-phenyl-N-((3-(2-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 288.392 Mass found: 289, 577.

EXAMPLE 170(1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)-N-((3-(2-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 338.452 Mass found: 339, 677.

EXAMPLE 171(1R)-1-(4-methylphenyl)-N-((3-(2-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 302.419 Mass found: 303, 605.

EXAMPLE 172(1R)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((3-(2-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 318.418 Mass found: 319, 637.

EXAMPLE 173(1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((3-(2-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 318.418 Mass found: 319, 637.

EXAMPLE 174(1R)-N-((3-(6-methyl-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(2-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 352.479 Mass found: 353, 705.

EXAMPLE 175(1R)-N-((3-(6-methyl-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 352.479 Mass found: 353, 705.

EXAMPLE 176(1R)-N-((3-(6-methyl-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 302.419 Mass found: 303, 719.

EXAMPLE 177(1R)-1-(4-methylphenyl)-N-((3-(6-methyl-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 316.446 Mass found: 317, 747.

EXAMPLE 178(1R)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((3-(6-methyl-3-yridinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 332.445 Mass found: 333, 779, 665.

EXAMPLE 179(1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((3-(6-methyl-3-yridinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 332.445 Mass found: 333, 779, 665.

EXAMPLE 180(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(3-thienyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(2-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 373.518 Mass found: 374, 747.

EXAMPLE 181(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(3-thienyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 323.458 Mass found: 324, 647, 761.

EXAMPLE 182(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(3-thienyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 373.518 Mass found: 374, 747.

EXAMPLE 183(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(3-thienyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(4-methylphenyl)ethanamine

MW 337.485 Mass found: 338, 675.

EXAMPLE 184(1R)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(3-thienyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 353.484 Mass found: 354, 707.

EXAMPLE 185(1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(3-thienyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 353.484 Mass found: 354, 707.

EXAMPLE 186(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(5-pyrimidinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 319.406 Mass found: 320, 361, 753.

EXAMPLE 187(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(5-pyrimidinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(4-methylphenyl)ethanamine

MW 333.433 Mass found: 334, 781.

EXAMPLE 188(1R)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(5-pyrimidinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 349.432 Mass found: 350, 699.

EXAMPLE 189(1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(5-pyrimidinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 349.432 Mass found: 350, 699.

EXAMPLE 190N-(3′-((((1R)-1-(2-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)acetamide

MW 394.515 Mass found: 395, 789.

EXAMPLE 191(1R)-N-((4′-fluoro-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 305.394 Mass found: 306, 202, 243.

EXAMPLE 192N-(3′-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)acetamide

MW 344.456 Mass found: 345, 689.

EXAMPLE 193N-(3′-((((1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)acetamide

MW 394.515 Mass found: 395, 789.

EXAMPLE 194N-(3′-((((1R)-1-(4-methylphenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)acetamide

MW 358.482 Mass found: 359, 717.

EXAMPLE 195N-(3′-((((1R)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)acetamide

MW 374.481 Mass found: 375, 749.

EXAMPLE 196N-(3′-((((1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)acetamide

MW 374.481 Mass found: 375, 749, 416.

EXAMPLE 197(1R)-N-((4′-fluoro-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(4-methylphenyl)ethanamine

MW 319.421 Mass found: 320, 202, 243.

EXAMPLE 198 (1R)-1-phenyl-N-((3-(5-pyrimidinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 289.38 Mass found: 290, 693, 331

EXAMPLE 199(1R)-N-((4′-fluoro-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 335.42 Mass found: 336, 202, 243.

EXAMPLE 200(1R)-1-(4-methylphenyl)-N-((3-(5-pyrimidinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 303.407 Mass found: 304, 721, 345.

EXAMPLE 201(1R)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((3-(5-pyrimidinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 319.406 Mass found: 320, 753.

EXAMPLE 202(1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((3-(5-pyrimidinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 319.406 Mass found: 320, 753, 361.

EXAMPLE 203(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1,3-thiazol-2-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(2-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 374.506 Mass found: 375, 749.

EXAMPLE 204(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1,3-thiazol-2-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 324.446 Mass found: 325, 649.

EXAMPLE 205(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1,3-thiazol-2-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 374.506 Mass found: 375, 749.

EXAMPLE 206(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1,3-thiazol-2-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(4-methylphenyl)ethanamine

MW 338.473 Mass found: 339, 677.

EXAMPLE 207(1R)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1,3-thiazol-2-yl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 354.472 Mass found: 355, 709.

EXAMPLE 208(1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1,3-thiazol-2-yl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 354.472 Mass found: 355, 709.

EXAMPLE 209(1R)-N-((3′,4′-dimethyl-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(4-methylphenyl)ethanamine

MW 329.484 Mass found: 330, 195, 212.

EXAMPLE 210(1R)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(4-methylphenyl)ethanamine

MW 331.457 Mass found: 197, 332.

EXAMPLE 211(1R)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 347.456 Mass found: 197, 348.

EXAMPLE 212(1R)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 347.456 Mass found: 197, 348.

EXAMPLE 213 (1R)-1-phenyl-N-((4-(1-pyrrolidinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 280.413 Mass found: 160, 561, 281.

EXAMPLE 214(1R)-N-((4-(3,5-dimethyl-4-isoxazolyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 356.467 Mass found: 155, 357, 203.

EXAMPLE 215(1R)-N-((4′-fluoro-6-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(4-methylphenyl)ethanamine

MW 349.447 Mass found: 350.

EXAMPLE 216(1R)-N-((4′-fluoro-6-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(4(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 365.446 Mass found: 366.

EXAMPLE 217(1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)-N-((3-(1,3-thiazol-2-yl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 344.48 Mass found: 345, 689.

EXAMPLE 218(1R)-1-phenyl-N-((3-(1,3-thiazol-2-yl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 294.42 Mass found: 295, 589.

EXAMPLE 219(1R)-1-(4-methylphenyl)-N-((3-(1,3-thiazol-2-yl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 303.407 Mass found: 304, 607.

EXAMPLE 220(1R)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((3-(1,3-thiazol-2-yl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 324.446 Mass found: 325, 649.

EXAMPLE 2215-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-(4-methylphenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-3-pyridinecarboxamide

MW 375.47 Mass found: 376, 417, 751, 865.

EXAMPLE 222(1R)-N-((3-(3-furanyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 307.391 Mass found: 308, 615.

EXAMPLE 223(1R)-N-((3-(3-furanyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 307.391 Mass found: 308, 615.

EXAMPLE 224(1R)-N-((3-(3-furanyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(4-methylphenyl)ethanamine

MW 291.392 Mass found: 292, 583.

EXAMPLE 225(1R)-N-((3-(3-furanyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 327.425 Mass found: 328, 655.

EXAMPLE 226 (1R)-N-((3-(3-furanyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 277.365 Mass found: 278, 555.

EXAMPLE 2275-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-3pyridinecarboxamide

MW 411.503 Mass found: 412, 823.

EXAMPLE 228(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-(methyloxy)-3-pyridazinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 379.457 Mass found: 380, 759.

EXAMPLE 229(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-(methyloxy)-3-pyridazinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 379.457 Mass found: 380, 759.

EXAMPLE 230(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-(methyloxy)-3-pyridazinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(4-methylphenyl)ethanamine

MW 363.458 Mass found: 364, 727.

EXAMPLE 231(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-(methyloxy)-3-pyridazinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 349.432 Mass found: 350, 699.

EXAMPLE 232(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-(methyloxy)-3-pyridazinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(2-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 399.491 Mass found: 400, 799.

EXAMPLE 2335-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-3-pyridinecarboxamide

MW 361.443 Mass found: 362, 403, 723, 837.

EXAMPLE 234(1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-pyrazinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 349.432 Mass found: 350, 699.

EXAMPLE 235(1R)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-pyrazinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 349.432 Mass found: 350, 699.

EXAMPLE 236(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-pyrazinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(4-methylphenyl)ethanamine

MW 333.433 Mass found: 334, 667.

EXAMPLE 237(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-pyrazinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 369.466 Mass found: 370, 739.

EXAMPLE 238(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-pyrazinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 319.406 Mass found: 320, 639.

EXAMPLE 2395-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-(2-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-3-pyridinecarboxamide

MW 411.503 Mass found: 412, 453, 823, 937.

EXAMPLE 240(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-pyrazinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(2-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 369.466 Mass found: 370, 739.

EXAMPLE 241(1R)-1-(4-methylphenyl)-N-((3-(9-methyl-9H-purin-6-yl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 357.459 Mass found: 358, 715.

EXAMPLE 242(1R)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(methylsulfonyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 425.546 Mass found: 426, 851.

EXAMPLE 243(1R)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(methylsulfonyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 395.521 Mass found: 396, 437.

EXAMPLE 244(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-methyl-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(4-methylphenyl)ethanamine

MW 346.471 Mass found: 347, 807, 693.

EXAMPLE 245(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-methyl-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(2-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 382.504 Mass found: 383, 879, 765.

EXAMPLE 246N-(5-(3-((((1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-2-pyridinyl)acetamide

MW 375.47 Mass found: 242, 376.

EXAMPLE 247N-(5-(3-((((1R)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-2-pyridinyl)acetamide

MW 375.47 Mass found: 375, 242, 751.

EXAMPLE 248N-(5-(3-((((1R)-1-(4-methylphenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-2-pyridinyl)acetamide

MW 359.47 Mass found: 242, 360.

EXAMPLE 249N-(5-(3-((((1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-2-pyridinyl)acetamide

MW 395.504 Mass found: 155, 242, 396.

EXAMPLE 250N-(5-(3-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-2-pyridinyl)acetamide

MW 345.444 Mass found: 242, 346.

EXAMPLE 251(1R)-N-((4′,6-difluoro-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 323.384 Mass found: 324, 647, 761.

EXAMPLE 252(1R)-N-((4′,6-difluoro-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 353.41 Mass found: 354, 707, 821.

Examples 253-451 Were Prepared using Method C: EXAMPLE 253(1R)-N-((2′,6-bis(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 347.456 Mass found: 227, 348.

EXAMPLE 254(1R)-N-((3-(2-methyl-1,3-benzoxazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 402.491 Mass found: 403.

EXAMPLE 255(1R)-N-((3-(2-methyl-1,3-benzoxazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 422.525 Mass found: 423.

EXAMPLE 256(1R)-N-((3-(2-methyl-1,3-benzoxazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 372.466 Mass found: 373.

EXAMPLE 257N-(4′-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-2-yl)methanesulfonamide

MW 460.595 Mass found: 155, 290, 461.

EXAMPLE 258N-ethyl-N′-(4′-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-2-yl)urea

MW 453.583 Mass found: 283, 454.

EXAMPLE 259N-(4′-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-2-yl)methanesulfonamide

MW 410.535 Mass found: 411.

EXAMPLE 260(1R)-N-((3-(1,3-benzoxazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 408.499 Mass found: 409.

EXAMPLE 261N-ethyl-N′-(4′-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-2-yl)urea

MW 403.523 Mass found: 404, 283.

EXAMPLE 262(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 368.478 Mass found: 369, 737.

EXAMPLE 263N-ethyl-N′-(4′-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-2-yl)urea

MW 433.549 Mass found: 434.

EXAMPLE 264(1R)-N-((3-(1,3-benzoxazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1phenylethanamine

MW 358.439 Mass found: 359.

EXAMPLE 265N-(4′-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-2-yl)methanesulfonamide

MW 440.561 Mass found: 290, 441.

EXAMPLE 266(1R)-N-((3-(1,3-benzoxazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 388.465 Mass found: 389, 891.

EXAMPLE 267(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-methyl-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 382.504 Mass found: 383, 229, 155.

EXAMPLE 268(1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-thienyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 353.484 Mass found: 354.

EXAMPLE 269(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-thienyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 373.518 Mass found: 374.

EXAMPLE 270(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-thienyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 323.458 Mass found: 324, 203, 647.

EXAMPLE 271(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1-methyl-2-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-benzimidazol-5-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 439.479 Mass found: 440,481.

EXAMPLE 272(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1-methyl-2-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-benzimidazol-5-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 489

Mass found: 490, 155.

EXAMPLE 273(1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-((trifluoromethyl)oxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 431. 452 Mass found: 432.

EXAMPLE 274(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(4-piperidinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 374.525 Mass found: 375, 489, 155.

EXAMPLE 275(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(4-piperidinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 324.465 Mass found: 325, 439.

EXAMPLE 2762-(5-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-1H-indol-1-yl)acetamide

MW 463.578 Mass found: 464.

EXAMPLE 2772-(5-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-1H-indol-1-yl)acetamide

MW 443.544 Mass found: 444.

EXAMPLE 2782-(5-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-1H-indol-1-yl)acetamide

MW 413.518 Mass found: 414.

EXAMPLE 279(1R)-N-((3-(1-(cyclopropylmethyl)-1H-indol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 460.618 Mass found: 491.

EXAMPLE 280(1R)-N-((3-(1-(cyclopropylmethyl)-1H-indol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 440.584 Mass found: 441.

EXAMPLE 281(1R)-N-((3-(1-(cyclopropylmethyl)-1H-indol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 410.558 Mass found: 411.

EXAMPLE 2824-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-1,3-thiazol-2-amine

MW 339.461 Mass found: 340, 679.

EXAMPLE 283(1R)-N-((3-(1-methyl-1H-imidazol-4-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 371.482 Mass found: 372, 155, 743.

EXAMPLE 284(1R)-N-((3-(1-methyl-1H-imidazol-4-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 321.422 Mass found: 322, 643.

EXAMPLE 285N-((3-(6-((3-(diethylamino)propyl)oxy)-3-pyridinyl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-N-((1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethyl)amine

MW 477.645 Mass found: 478, 344.

EXAMPLE 286N-((3-(6-((3-(diethylamino)propyl)oxy)-3-pyridinyl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-N-((1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amine

MW 497.679 Mass found: 498, 155, 344.

EXAMPLE 287N-((3-(6-((3-(diethylamino)propyl)oxy)-3-pyridinyl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-N-((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amine

MW 447.619 Mass found: 448, 344.

EXAMPLE 288(1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-((2-(1-pyrrolidinyl)ethyl)oxy)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 461.603 Mass found: 462, 328.

EXAMPLE 289(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-((2-(1-pyrrolidinyl)ethyl)oxy)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 481.637 Mass found: 155, 482, 328.

EXAMPLE 290(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1-pyrrolidinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 360.498 Mass found: 361, 721.

EXAMPLE 291(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1-pyrrolidinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 310.438 Mass found: 311, 621.

EXAMPLE 292(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-((2-(1-pyrrolidinyl)ethyl)oxy)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 431.577 Mass found: 432, 328.

EXAMPLE 293(1R)-N-((3-(2-methyl-2H-indazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 371.482 Mass found: 372, 744, 858.

EXAMPLE 2942′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-4-carboxamide

MW 390.48 Mass found: 240, 391, 781.

EXAMPLE 295(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1-methyl-4-piperidinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 368.518 Mass found: 369, 483.

EXAMPLE 296(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1-methyl-4-piperidinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 338.492 Mass found: 339, 453.

EXAMPLE 2972′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-4-carboxamide

MW 410.514 Mass found: 155, 411, 240, 257.

EXAMPLE 298(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1-methyl-4-piperidinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 388.552 Mass found: 389, 503.

EXAMPLE 299 ethyl2′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-4-carboxylate

MW 419.518 Mass found: 953, 420.

EXAMPLE 300 ethyl2′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-4-carboxylate

MW 439.552 Mass found: 440, 993.

EXAMPLE 301 ethyl2′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-4-carboxylate

MW 389.492 Mass found: 390, 893.

EXAMPLE 302 ethyl4-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-1-piperidinecarboxylate

MW 446.588 Mass found: 447.

EXAMPLE 303 ethyl4-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-1-piperidinecarboxylate

MW 426.554 Mass found: 427, 967.

EXAMPLE 304 ethyl4-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-1-piperidinecarboxylate

MW 396.528 Mass found: 397, 907.

EXAMPLE 305(1R)-N-((3-(2-methyl-1,3-oxazol-4-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 352.432 Mass found: 353, 705.

EXAMPLE 306(1R)-N-((3-(2-methyl-1,3-oxazol-4-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 372.466 Mass found: 373, 745.

EXAMPLE 307(1R)-N-((3-(2-methyl-1,3-oxazol-4-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 322.406 Mass found: 323, 645.

EXAMPLE 3082′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-4-carboxamide

MW 360.455 Mass found: 835, 361.

EXAMPLE 3095-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-1-(1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-2(1H)-pyridinone

MW 466.5 Mass found: 155, 296, 467.

EXAMPLE 3101-(2-(methyloxy)ethyl)-5-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-2(1H)-pyridinone

MW 422.522 Mass found: 272, 423, 290.

EXAMPLE 3111-(2-(methyloxy)ethyl)-5-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-2(1H)-pyridinone

MW 392.496 Mass found: 272, 393.

EXAMPLE 3121-(2-(methyloxy)ethyl)-5-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-2(1H)-pyridinone

MW 442.556 Mass found: 289, 272, 443.

EXAMPLE 313(1R)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(methylsulfonyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 445.58 Mass found: 155, 446, 275.

EXAMPLE 314(1R)-N-((4′,6-bis(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 423.398 Mass found: 424, 361.

EXAMPLE 315(1R)-N-((4′-chloro-6-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 401.935 Mass found: 155, 231, 402.

EXAMPLE 316N,N-dimethyl-2′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-4-carboxamide

MW 418.534 Mass found: 286, 268, 441, 419.

EXAMPLE 317N,N-dimethyl-2′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-4-carboxamide

MW 438.568 Mass found: 268, 155, 461, 439.

EXAMPLE 318N,N-dimethyl-2′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-4-carboxamide.

MW 388.508 Mass found: 286, 268, 389, 411.

EXAMPLE 319(1R)-N-((6-iodo-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 511.319 Mass found: 512, 402, 361.

EXAMPLE 320(1R)-N-((6-iodo-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 481.293 Mass found: 482, 523.

EXAMPLE 321(1R)-N-((6-iodo-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 531.353 Mass found: 155, 532.

EXAMPLE 322(1R)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-3′-((trifluoromethyl)oxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 451.486 Mass found: 155, 452, 281.

EXAMPLE 323(1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-3′-((trifluoromethyl)oxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 431.452 Mass found: 432, 281.

EXAMPLE 324(1R)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-3′-((trifluoromethyl)oxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 401.426 Mass found: 281, 402.

EXAMPLE 325(1R)-N-((4′-chloro-6-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 381.901 Mass found: 231, 382.

EXAMPLE 326(1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-((2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)oxy)-5-pyrimidinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 447.455 Mass found: 448.

EXAMPLE 327(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-((2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)oxy)-5-pyrimidinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 467.489 Mass found: 155, 468.

EXAMPLE 328(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-((2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)oxy)-5-pyrimidinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 417.429 Mass found: 418, 297.

EXAMPLE 329(1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-quinoxalinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 399.491 Mass found: 249, 400.

EXAMPLE 330(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-quinoxalinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 419.526 Mass found: 420, 249, 155.

EXAMPLE 331(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-quinoxalinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 369.466 Mass found: 370, 249.

EXAMPLE 332(1R)-N-((4′-chloro-6-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 351.875 Mass found: 231, 352.

EXAMPLE 333(1R)-N-((3-(1,3-benzothiazol-2-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 374.506 Mass found: 375, 749.

EXAMPLE 334(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-(1-piperidinyl)-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 457.639 Mass found: 458, 155.

EXAMPLE 335(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-(1-piperidinyl)-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 407.579 Mass found: 408, 304.

EXAMPLE 336(1R)-1-phenyl-N-((6-((2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)oxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)ethananamine

MW 453.424 Mass found: 454, 333.

EXAMPLE 337(1R)-N-((6-((2-(methyloxy)ethyl)oxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 459.505 Mass found: 460, 309.

EXAMPLE 338N,N-dimethyl-2-((5-((((1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-2-yl)oxy)acetamide

MW 486.531 Mass found: 487, 336, 509.

EXAMPLE 339N,N-dimethyl-2-((5-((((1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-2-yl)oxy)acetamide

MW 506.565 Mass found: 507, 336, 529.

EXAMPLE 340(1R)-N-((3-(4-morpholinylsulfonyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 360.476 Mass found: 298, 361, 402.

EXAMPLE 341(1R)-N-((6-chloro-4′-((trifluoromethyl)oxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 455.905 Mass found: 456, 911.

EXAMPLE 342(1R)-N-((3-(1,3-benzothiazol-2-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 404.532 Mass found: 405, 809.

EXAMPLE 343(1R)-N-((3-(1,3-benzothiazol-2-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 424.566 Mass found: 425, 849.

EXAMPLE 344N,N-dimethyl-2-((5-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-2-yl)oxy)acetamide

MW 456.505 Mass found: 336, 457, 354.

EXAMPLE 345(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-naphthalenyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 433.98 Mass found: 247, 398.

EXAMPLE 346(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-naphthalenyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 454.02 Mass found: 247, 155, 418.

EXAMPLE 347(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-naphthalenyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 403.96 Mass found: 247, 368.

EXAMPLE 348(1R)-N-((3-(1-benzothien-3-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 460.04 Mass found: 253, 155, 424.

EXAMPLE 349(1R)-N-((3-(1-benzothien-3-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 409.98 Mass found: 253, 374.

EXAMPLE 350(1R)-N-((3-(2,1,3-benzothiadiazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 441.98 Mass found: 273, 255, 406.

EXAMPLE 351(1R)-N-((3-(2,1,3-benzothiadiazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW411.96 Mass found: 273, 255, 376.

EXAMPLE 352(1R)-N-((4′,6-bis(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 489.89 Mass found: 454, 361, 344.

EXAMPLE 353(1R)-N-((4′,6-bis(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 509.93 Mass found: 155.

EXAMPLE 354(1R)-N-((6-chloro-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 439.91 Mass found: 155.

EXAMPLE 355(1R)-N-((6-chloro-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 389.95 Mass found: 390, 269, 310.

EXAMPLE 3561-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-2-pyrrolidinone

MW 324.43 Mass found: 204, 347, 325.

EXAMPLE 357(1R)-N-((3-(2,3-dihydro-1-benzofuran-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethamine

MW 409.53 Mass found: 239, 410.

EXAMPLE 358(1R)-N-((3-(2,3-dihydro-1-benzofuran-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 389.50 Mass found: 239, 390.

EXAMPLE 359(1R)-N-((3-(2,3-dihydro-1-benzofuran-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 359.47 Mass found: 239, 360.

EXAMPLE 360(1R)-N-((3-(2,1,3-benzoxadiazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 359.43 Mass found: 239, 360, 401.

EXAMPLE 361(1R)-N-((3-(2,1,3-benzoxadiazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 389.46 Mass found: 390, 431, 779.

EXAMPLE 362(1R)-N-((4-chloro-3-(6-((2,2,2-tifluoroethyl)oxy)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 470.93 Mass found: 155, 472.

EXAMPLE 363(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-1H-indol-5-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-napthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 488.55 Mass found: 318, 489.

EXAMPLE 364(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-1H-indol-5-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 438.491 Mass found: 318, 439.

EXAMPLE 3651-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-2-pyrrolidinone

MW 374.49 Mass found: 240, 375, 397, 749.

EXAMPLE 366(1R)-N-((3-(2,1,3-benzoxadiazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 409.49 Mass found: 155, 410, 239.

EXAMPLE 3675-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-2(1H)-pyridinone

MW 446.466 Mass found: 296, 447, 314.

EXAMPLE 3685-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-2(1H)-pyridinone

MW 416.441 Mass found: 296, 314, 417.

EXAMPLE 3691-methyl-5-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-2(1H)-pyridinone

MW 398.503 Mass found: 245, 399, 228, 155.

EXAMPLE 3701-methyl-5-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-2(1H)-pyridinone

MW 348.444 Mass found: 228, 349.

EXAMPLE 371(1R)-N-((6-((2-(methyloxy)ethyl)oxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 479.539 Mass found: 480, 959.

EXAMPLE 372(1R)-N-((6-((2-(methyloxy)ethyl)oxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 429.479 Mass found: 309, 430.

EXAMPLE 373(1R)-N-((3-imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-6-yl-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 407.514 Mass found: 408, 254, 155.

EXAMPLE 374(1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-quinolinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 398.503 Mass found: 399, 248, 265.

EXAMPLE 375(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-quinolinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 368.478 Mass found: 248, 369, 265.

EXAMPLE 376(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-quinolinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 418.537 Mass found: 419, 248, 265.

EXAMPLE 3772′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-carboxamide

MW 410.514 Mass found: 411, 821.

EXAMPLE 378(1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)-N-((6-((2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)oxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 503.484 Mass found: 155, 504.

EXAMPLE 3791-methyl-5-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-2(1H)-pyridinone

MW 378.469 Mass found: 228, 379.

EXAMPLE 380(1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-(1-piperidinyl)-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 437.605 Mass found: 438, 875.

EXAMPLE 381(1R)-N-((6-chloro-4′-((trifluoromethyl)oxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 435.871 Mass found: 436, 477.

EXAMPLE 382(1R)-N-((6-chloro-4′-((trifluoromethyl)oxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 405.845 Mass found: 406.

EXAMPLE 3832′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-carboxamide

MW 390.48 Mass found: 391, 432, 781, 895.

EXAMPLE 3842′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-carboxamide

MW 360.455 Mass found: 361, 721, 402.

EXAMPLE 385(1R)-N-((3-(3-furanyl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 337.417 Mass found: 187, 338.

EXAMPLE 386(1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)-N-((3-(6-(trifluoromethyl)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 406.449 Mass found: 155, 407.

EXAMPLE 387(1R)-N-((3-(2,2-difluoro-1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 427.445 Mass found: 428, 855, 969.

EXAMPLE 388(1R)-N-((3-(2,2-difluoro-1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 397.419 Mass found: 398, 277.

EXAMPLE 389(1R)-N-((3-(2,2-difluoro-1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 447.479 Mass found: 448, 895.

EXAMPLE 390(1R)-N-((3-(3-furanyl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 357.451 Mass found: 358.

EXAMPLE 3914′-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-2-ol

MW 333.429 Mass found: 334, 213.

EXAMPLE 392(1R)-N-((3-imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-6-yl-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 357.455 Mass found: 358.

EXAMPLE 393(1R)-N-((3-(3-furanyl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 307.391 Mass found: 308, 187.

EXAMPLE 394(1R)-N-((3-(1-acetyl-4-piperidinyl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 416.562 Mass found: 417.

EXAMPLE 395(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1-((methyloxy)acetyl)-4-piperidinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 446.588 Mass found: 447.

EXAMPLE 396(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1-((methyloxy)acetyl)-4-piperidinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 396.528 Mass found: 397.

EXAMPLE 397(1R)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-3′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 435.487 Mass found: 155, 436.

EXAMPLE 398(1R)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-3′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 385.427 Mass found: 386, 265.

EXAMPLE 399(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 368.499 Mass found: 369, 218.

EXAMPLE 400(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 388.533 Mass found: 389, 218.

EXAMPLE 401(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 338.473

Mass found: 218, 339.

EXAMPLE 402(1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(5-(trifluoromethyl)-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 407.39 Mass found: 408, 274.

EXAMPLE 403 ethyl4-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-3,6-dihydro-1(2H)-pyridinecarboxylate

MW 444.572 Mass found: 445, 274, 155.

EXAMPLE 404(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(4-(methyloxy)-2-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 378.469 Mass found: 379.

EXAMPLE 405(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(4-(methyloxy)-2-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 348.444 Mass found: 349.

EXAMPLE 406(1R)-N-((4-((difluoromethyl)oxy)-3-(3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 384.424 Mass found: 385, 251.

EXAMPLE 407(1R)-N-((4-((difluoromethyl)oxy)-3-(3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 404.458 Mass found: 405, 155.

EXAMPLE 408(1R)-N-((4-((difluoromethyl)oxy)-3-(3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 354.398 Mass found: 355, 251.

EXAMPLE 4092′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-carboxylicacid

MW 391.465 Mass found: 241, 392.

EXAMPLE 4102′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-carboxylicacid

MW 411.499 Mass found: 155, 412, 241.

EXAMPLE 4112′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-carboxylicacid

MW 361.439 Mass found: 241, 362.

EXAMPLE 412(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(5-(trifluoromethyl)-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 377.364 Mass found: 274, 378.

EXAMPLE 413(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1H-pyrrol-1-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 306.407 Mass found: 186, 307.

EXAMPLE 414(1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 415.453 Mass found: 265, 416.

EXAMPLE 415(1R)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 435.487 Mass found: 155, 436.

EXAMPLE 416(1R)-N-((3-(1-methyl-1H-indazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 371.482 Mass found: 251, 372.

EXAMPLE 417(1R)-N-((3-(1-methyl-1H-indazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 421.541 Mass found: 251, 422.

EXAMPLE 418(1R)-N-((3-(2-methyl-2H-indazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 421.541 Mass found: 422, 251, 155.

EXAMPLE 419(1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-3′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 415.453 Mass found: 416, 265.

EXAMPLE 420(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(5-(trifluoromethyl)-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 427.424 Mass found: 155, 428.

EXAMPLE 421(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1-methyl-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridin-5-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 401.507 Mass found: 251, 402, 268.

EXAMPLE 422(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1-methyl-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridin-5-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 421.541 Mass found: 422, 251, 155, 268.

EXAMPLE 423(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1H-pyrrol-1-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 356.467 Mass found: 155, 357.

EXAMPLE 424(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(5-(methyloxy)-2-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 378.469 Mass found: 379, 757.

EXAMPLE 425(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(5-(methyloxy)-2-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 398.503 Mass found: 399, 797.

EXAMPLE 426(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(5-(methyloxy)-2-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 348.444 Mass found: 349, 697.

EXAMPLE 427(1R)-N-((3-(6-(ethyloxy)-3-pyridinyl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 412.53 Mass found: 413, 155, 242, 259.

EXAMPLE 428(1R)-N-((3-(6-(ethyloxy)-3-pyridinyl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 362.47 Mass found: 242, 363, 725.

EXAMPLE 429(1R)-N-((3-(1-methyl-1H-benzimidazol-2-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 421.541 Mass found: 422, 155.

EXAMPLE 430(1R)-N-((3-(1-methyl-1H-benzimidazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 371.482 Mass found: 251, 268, 372, 743.

EXAMPLE 431(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1-methyl-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridin-5-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 371.482 Mass found: 251, 372, 268.

EXAMPLE 432(1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-((2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)oxy)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 446.466 Mass found: 447, 296.

EXAMPLE 433(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-((2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)oxy)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 416.441 Mass found: 417, 296.

EXAMPLE 434(1R)-N-((4-chloro-3-(3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 322.837 Mass found: 323, 219, 645.

EXAMPLE 435(1R)-N-((4-chloro-3-(3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 372.897 Mass found: 155, 373, 219.

EXAMPLE 436(1R)-N-((4-chloro-3-(3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 352.863 Mass found: 353, 219.

EXAMPLE 437(1R)-N-((3-(1-methyl-1H-benzimidazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 401.507 Mass found: 402, 251, 268.

EXAMPLE 438(1R)-N-((3-(1-methyl-1H-benzimidazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 421.541 Mass found: 155, 422, 251, 268.

EXAMPLE 439(1R)-N-((3-(1-methyl-1H-indol-6-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 370.493 Mass found: 250, 371.

EXAMPLE 440(1R)-N-((3-(1-methyl-1H-indol-6-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 400.519 Mass found: 401, 250.

EXAMPLE 441(1R)-N-((3-(1-methyl-1H-indol-6-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 420.553 Mass found: 421, 250.

EXAMPLE 442(1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-(trifluoromethyl)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 416.441 Mass found: 417, 947.

EXAMPLE 443(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-(trifluoromethyl)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 386.415 Mass found: 887, 387, 428.

EXAMPLE 444(1R)-N-((3-(2-ethyl-2H-1,2,3-benzotriazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 386.496 Mass found: 887, 387.

EXAMPLE 445N-1,N-1-dimethyl-N-2-(4-((((1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-N-2-phenyl-1,2-ethanediamine

MW 403.567 Mass found: 253, 404.

EXAMPLE 446N-1,N-1-dimethyl-N-2-(4-((((1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-N-2-phenyl-1,2-ethanediamine

MW 423.601 Mass found: 253, 424.

EXAMPLE 447(1R)-N-((3′,6-bis(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 397.515 Mass found: 398.

EXAMPLE 448(1R)-N-((3′,6-bis(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 377.481 Mass found: 378.

EXAMPLE 449(1R)-N-((3′,6-bis(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 347.456 Mass found: 348.

EXAMPLE 450(1R)-N-((4′,6-bis(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenyl-1-propanamine

MW 361.482 Mass found: MS(EI) calcd for C₂₄H₂₇NO₂ 362 (MH+), Found: 362,227, 212.

EXAMPLE 451(1R)-N-((4-methyl-3-(3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 302.419 Mass found: MS(EI) calcd for C₂₁H₂₂N₂ 303 (MH+) Found: 303,199,183.

Examples 452-465 were prepared using Method A:

EXAMPLE 452(1R)-N-((3-(3-methyl-1,2,4-oxadiazol-5-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 323.394 Mass found: 324, 231, 190.

EXAMPLE 453(1R)-N-((3-(3-methyl-1,2,4-oxadiazol-5-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 293.368 Mass found: 294, 231, 190.

EXAMPLE 454(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-(methyloxy)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 398.503 Mass found: 399, 155, 245, 228.

EXAMPLE 455(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-(methyloxy)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 378.469 Mass found: 379.

EXAMPLE 456(1R)-N-((4′,6-difluoro-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 353.41 Mass found: 354.

EXAMPLE 4575-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-(4-methylphenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-2-pyrimidinamine

MW 348.448 Mass found: 214, 349, 231.

EXAMPLE 4585-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-(2-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-2-pyrimidinamine

MW 384.481 Mass found: 155, 385, 231.

EXAMPLE 4595-(3-((((1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-3-pyridinecarboxamide

MW 361.443 Mass found: 362, 228.

EXAMPLE 4605-(3-((((1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-3-pyridinecarboxamide

MW 381.477 Mass found: 155, 382, 228.

EXAMPLE 4615-(3-((((1R)-1-(2-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-3-pyridinecarboxamide

MW 381.477 Mass found: 155, 382, 228.

EXAMPLE 462(1R)-N-((6-fluoro-4′-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 365.446 Mass found: 366, 215.

EXAMPLE 463(1R)-N-((6-fluoro-4′-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 365.446 Mass found: 366, 215.

EXAMPLE 464(1R)-N-((6-fluoro-4′-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(4-methylphenyl)ethanamine

MW 349.447 Mass found: 350, 215.

EXAMPLE 465(1R)-N-((6-fluoro-4′-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 335.42 Mass found: 336, 215.

The following compounds were prepared using Synthetic Method C:

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Biological Activity

The activities of the compounds of the present invention on calciumreceptors were measured. In one embodiment, the measurement wasperformed in accordance with the method described in Example 4 of Nemethet al., PCT/US95/13704 (International Publication No. WO96/12697) hereinincorporated by reference.

A 4.0-kb NotI-HindIII fragment of the human parathyroid cell Ca²⁺receptor (hPCaR) cDNA was subcloned into the mammalian expression vectorpCEP4 (Invitrogen) containing the hygromycin-resistant gene as aselectable marker. This plasmid was transfected into HEK 293 cells bycalcium phosphate precipitation. Transfected cells were grown inDulbecco's modified Eagle's medium containing 10% fetal bovine serum andhygromycin (200 μg/mL). Hygromycin-resistant colonies were subcloned andassayed for hPCaR mRNA by solution hybridization using a ³²P-labeled RNAprobe complementary to the (4.0 kb) hPCaR sequence (Garrett, et al., J.Biol. Chem. 270, 12919-12925 (1995)). Clone 7 was used to assess theeffects of compounds on [Ca²⁺]_(i). This stably transfected cell line istermed HEK 293 4.0-7. For measurements of [Ca²⁺]_(i), the cells wererecovered from tissue culture flasks by brief treatment with 0.02% EDTAand then washed and resuspended in PCB containing 1 mM CaCl₂ and 0.1%Bovine Serum Albumin (“BSA”). The cells were loaded with fluo-3 byincubation for 30 min at 37° C., with parathyroid cell buffer (126 mMNaCl, 4 mM KCl, 1 mM MgSO₄, 0.7 mM K₂HPO/KH₂PO₄, 20 mM HEPES.NaOH (pH7.45)) containing 0.5% BSA in lmM CaCl₂ and 2 μM fluo-3 acetoxymethylester. The cells were subsequently washed, each test compound was addedto the cells and the fluorescence was recorded by using excitation andemission wavelengths of 485 and 530 nm, respectively.

The following compounds of the invention were tested according to theprocedure described above and found to have an EC50 of 10 μM or less:

-   (1R)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-((2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)oxy)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-((trifluoromethyl)oxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-(trifluoromethyl)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((6-(ethyloxy)-4′-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   (1R)-1-(3-chlorophenyl)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-1-(3-fluorophenyl)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)ethanamine-   (1R)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-((trifluoromethyl)oxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((3-(1,3-thiazol-2-yl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(4-methylphenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((3-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((3-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(4-methylphenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((3-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((3-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine;-   2′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-carbonitrile;-   2′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-carbonitrile;-   2′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-(4-methylphenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-carbonitrile;-   2′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-carbonitrile;-   2′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-carbonitrile;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-pyrimidinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-pyrimidinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   (1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-pyrimidinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((3′-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((3′-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(4-methylphenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((3′-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((3′-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((2′-methyl-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(4-methylphenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((2′-methyl-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((2′-fluoro-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(4-methylphenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((2′-fluoro-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((2′-fluoro-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine;-   5-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-2-furancarboxylic    acid;-   4-oxo-4-((5-(3-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-2-pyridinyl)amino)butanoic    acid;-   4-((5-(3-((((1R)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-2-pyridinyl)amino)-4-oxobutanoic    acid;-   (1R)-N-((3-(6-(methyloxy)-3-pyridazinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((3-(1H-indol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((3-(1H-indol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((3-(1H-indol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(2-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((3-(6-(methyloxy)-3-pyridazinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   (1R)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((3-(6-(methyloxy)-3-pyridazinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((3-(6-(methyloxy)-3-pyridazinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4′-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(2-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4′-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4′-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4′-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-1-phenyl-N-((3-(2-pyrazinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((3-(2-pyrazinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((3-(2-pyrazinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-1-(2-naphthalenyl)-N-((3-(2-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-1-phenyl-N-((3-(2-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)-N-((3-(2-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-1-(4-methylphenyl)-N-((3-(2-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((3-(2-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((3-(2-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((3-(6-methyl-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(2-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((3-(6-methyl-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((3-(6-methyl-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-1-(4-methylphenyl)-N-((3-(6-methyl-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((3-(6-methyl-3-yridinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((3-(6-methyl-3yridinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(3-thienyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(2-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(3-thienyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(3-thienyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(3-thienyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(4-methylphenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(3-thienyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(3-thienyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(5-pyrimidinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(5-pyrimidinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(4-methylphenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(5-pyrimidinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(5-pyrimidinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4′-fluoro-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   N-(3′-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)acetamide;-   N-(3′-((((1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)acetamide;-   N-(3′-((((1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)acetamide;-   (1R)-N-((4′-fluoro-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(4-methylphenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4′-fluoro-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((3-(5-pyrimidinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1,3-thiazol-2-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(2-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1,3-thiazol-2-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1,3-thiazol-2-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1,3-thiazol-2-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(4-methylphenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1,3-thiazol-2-yl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1,3-thiazol-2-yl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((3′,4′-dimethyl-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(4-methylphenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(4-methylphenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4′-fluoro-6-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(4-methylphenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4′-fluoro-6-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)-N-((3-(1,3-thiazol-2-yl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-1-phenyl-N-((3-(1,3-thiazol-2-yl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-1-phenyl-N-((4-(1-pyrrolidinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-(3,5-dimethyl-4-isoxazolyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   5-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-(4-methylphenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-3-pyridinecarboxamide;-   (1R)-N-((3-(3-furanyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((3-(3-furanyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((3-(3-furanyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(4-methylphenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((3-(3-furanyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((3-(3-furanyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   5-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-3-pyridinecarboxamide;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-(methyloxy)-3-pyridazinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-(methyloxy)-3-pyridazinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-(methyloxy)-3-pyridazinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-(methyloxy)-3-pyridazinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(2-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   5-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-3-pyridinecarboxamide;-   (1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-pyrazinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-pyrazinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-pyrazinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(4-methylphenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-pyrazinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-pyrazinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   5-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-(2-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-3-pyridinecarboxamide;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-pyrazinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(2-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-1-(4-methylphenyl)-N-((3-(9-methyl-9H-purin-6-yl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(methylsulfonyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(methylsulfonyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   N-(5-(3-((((1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-2-pyridinyl)acetamide;-   N-(5-(3-((((1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-2-pyridinyl)acetamide;-   N-(5-(3-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-2-pyridinyl)acetamide;-   (1R)-N-((4′,6-difluoro-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4′,6-difluoro-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((2′,6-bis(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((3-(2-methyl-1,3-benzoxazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenylethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((3-(2-methyl-1,3-benzoxazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((3-(2-methyl-1,3-benzoxazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   N-(4′-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-2-yl)methanesulfonamide;-   N-ethyl-N′-(4′-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-2-yl)urea;-   N-(4′-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-2-yl)methanesulfonamide;-   (1R)-N-((3-(1,3-benzoxazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   N-ethyl-N′-(4′-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-2-yl)urea;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   N-ethyl-N′-(4′-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-2-yl)urea;-   (1R)-N-((3-(1,3-benzoxazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   N-(4′-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-2-yl)methanesulfonamide;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-methyl-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-thienyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-thienyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-thienyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1-methyl-2-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-benzimidazol-5-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1-methyl-2-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-benzimidazol-5-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-((trifluoromethyl)oxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)ethanamine;-   3-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-N-(3-(4-morpholinyl)propyl)-2-pyridinamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-((tetrahydro-2-furanylmethyl)oxy)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   3-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-N-(tetrahydro-2-furanylmethyl)-2-pyridinamine;-   5-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-2-pyridinamine;-   N,N-dimethyl-5-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-2-pyridinamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(4-piperidinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   2-(5-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-1H-indol-1-yl)acetamide;-   2-(5-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-1H-indol-1-yl)acetamide;-   2-(5-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-1H-indol-1-yl)acetamide;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-(4-morpholinyl)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((3-(2-fluoro-3-pyridinyl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-((2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)oxy)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-((tetrahydro-2-furanylmethyl)oxy)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((3-(1-(cyclopropylmethyl)-1H-indol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((3-(1-(cyclopropylmethyl)-1H-indol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((3-(1-(cyclopropylmethyl)-1H-indol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   4-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-1,3-thiazol-2-amine;-   (1R)-N-((3-(1-methyl-1H-imidazol-4-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((3-(1-methyl-1H-imidazol-4-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   N-((3-(6-((3-(diethylamino)propyl)oxy)-3-pyridinyl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-N-((1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethyl)amine;-   N-((3-(6-((3-(diethylamino)propyl)oxy)-3-pyridinyl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-N-((1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amine;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-((2-(1-pyrrolidinyl)ethyl)oxy)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1-pyrrolidinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1-pyrrolidinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-((2-(1-pyrrolidinyl)ethyl)oxy)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((3-(2-methyl-2H-imidazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   2′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-4-carboxamide;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1-methyl-4-piperidinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine;-   2′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-4-carboxamide;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1-methyl-4-piperidinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   ethyl    2′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-4-carboxylate;-   ethyl    2′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-4-carboxylate;-   ethyl    2′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-4-carboxylate;-   ethyl    4-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-1-piperidinecarboxylate;-   ethyl    4-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-1-piperidinecarboxylate;-   ethyl    4-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-1-piperidinecarboxylate;-   (1R)-N-((3-(2-methyl-1,3-oxazol-4-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((3-(2-methyl-1,3-oxazol-4-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   2′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-4-carboxamide;-   1-(2-(methyloxy)ethyl)-5-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-2-(1H)-pyridinone;-   1-(2-(methyloxy)ethyl)-5-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-2(1H)-pyridinone;-   (1R)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(methylsulfonyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4′,6-bis(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(3-methylphenyl)ethanamine;-   3-(1-(((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)amino)ethyl)benzonitrile;-   (1R)-1-(3-((2-(methyloxy)ethyl)oxy)phenyl)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((6-fluoro-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4′-chloro-6-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   N,N-dimethyl-2′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-4-carboxamide;-   N,N-dimethyl-2′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-4-carboxamide;-   N,N-dimethyl-2′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-4-carboxamide;-   (1R)-N-((6-iodo-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((6-iodo-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((6-iodo-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-3′-((trifluoromethyl)oxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-3′-((trifluoromethyl)oxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-3′-((trifluoromethyl)oxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4′-chloro-6-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-((2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)oxy)-5-pyrimidinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-((2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)oxy)-5-pyrimidinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-((2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)oxy)-5-pyrimidinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   (1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-quinoxalinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-quinoxalinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-quinoxalinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4′-chloro-6-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((3-(1,3-benzothiazol-2-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-(1-piperidinyl)-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-(1-piperidinyl)-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   (1R)-1-phenyl-N-((6-((2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)oxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((6-((2-(methyloxy)ethyl)oxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((6-chloro-4′-((trifluoromethyl)oxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((3-(1,3-benzothiazol-2-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((3-(1,3-benzothiazol-2-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   1-(3,5-difluorophenyl)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)ethanamine;-   1-(3-bromophenyl)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)ethanamine;-   1-(3-fluorophenyl)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)ethanamine;-   (1S)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   (1R)-N-(3-(2-chloropyrid-4-yl)-4-methoxyphenyl)methyl-N-1-phenylethylamine;-   (1R)-1-(3-fluorophenyl)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(methylsulfonyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-1-(3-fluorophenyl)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-1-(3-chlorophenyl)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-naphthalenyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-naphthalenyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-naphthalenyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((3-(1-benzothien-3-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((3-(1-benzothien-3-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((3-(2,1,3-benzothiadiazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((3-(2,1,3-benzothiadiazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4′,6-bis(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4′,6-bis(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4′-fluoro-6-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(3-fluorophenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((6-chloro-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((6-chloro-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((3-(2,3-dihydro-1-benzofuran-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((3-(2,3-dihydro-1-benzofuran-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((3-(2,3-dihydro-1-benzofuran-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((3-(2,1,3-benzoxadiazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((3-(2,1,3-benzoxadiazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-chloro-3-(6-((2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)oxy)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-1H-indol-5-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-1H-indol-5-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((3-(2,1,3-benzoxadiazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   N-1-(3-(dimethylamino)phenyl)ethyl)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)amine;-   N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(3-((trifluoromethyl)oxy)phenyl)ethanamine;-   5-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-1-(2,2,2-trifluoromethyl)-2(1H)-pyridinone;-   5-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-2(1H)-pyridinone;-   1-(4-fluorophenyl)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)ethanamine;-   1-(2,3-dichlorophenyl)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)ethanamine;-   1-methyl-5-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-2-(1H)-pyridinone;-   1-methyl-5-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-2(1H)-pyridinone;-   (1R)-N-((6-((2-(methyloxy)ethyl)oxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((6-((2-(methyloxy)ethyl)oxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((3-imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-6-yl-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-quinolinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-quinolinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-quinolinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   2′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-carboxamide;-   (1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)-N-((6-((2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)oxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)ethanamine;-   1-methyl-5-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-2(1H)-pyridinone;-   (1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-(1-piperidinyl)-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((6-chloro-4′-((trifluoromethyl)oxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((6-chloro-4′-((trifluoromethyl)oxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   2′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-carboxamide;-   2′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-carboxamide;-   (1R)-N-((3-(3-furanyl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)-N-((3-(6-(trifluoromethyl)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((3-(2,2-difluoro-1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((3-(2,2-difluoro-1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((3-(2,2-difluoro-1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((3-(3-furanyl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   4′-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-2-ol;-   (1R)-N-((3-imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-6-yl-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((3-(3-furanyl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((3-(1-acetyl-4-piperidinyl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1-((methyloxy)acetyl)-4-piperidinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-((2-(methyloxy)ethyl)oxy)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-3′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-3′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   (1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(5-(trifluoromethyl)-1,3,4oxadiazol-2-yl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine;-   ethyl    4-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-3,6-dihydro-1(2H)-pyridinecarboxylate;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(4-(methyloxy)-2-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(4-(methyloxy)-2-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-((difluoromethyl)oxy)-3-(3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-((difluoromethyl)oxy)-3-(3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-((difluoromethyl)oxy)-3-(3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   2′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-carboxylic    acid;-   2′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-carboxylic    acid;-   2′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-carboxylic    acid;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(5-(trifluoromethyl)-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1H-pyrrol-1-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   (1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((3-(1-methyl-1H-indazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((3-(1-methyl-1H-indazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((3-(2-methyl-2H-indazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-3′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(5-(trifluoromethyl)-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1-methyl-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridin-5-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1-methyl-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridin-5-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1H-pyrrol-1-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(5-(methyloxy)-2-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(5-(methyloxy)-2-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(5-(methyloxy)-2-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((3-(6-(ethyloxy)-3-pyridinyl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((3-(6-(ethyloxy)-3-pyridinyl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((3-(1-methyl-1H-benzimidazol-2-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((3-(1-methyl-1H-benzimidazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1-methyl-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridin-5-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   (1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-((2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)oxy)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-((2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)oxy)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-chloro-3-(3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-chloro-3-(3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-chloro-3-(3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((3-(1-methyl-1H-benzimidazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((3-(1-methyl-1H-benzimidazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((3-(1-methyl-1H-indol-6-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((3-(1-methyl-1H-indol-6-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((3-(1-methyl-1H-indol-6-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-(trifluoromethyl)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-(trifluoromethyl)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((3-(2-ethyl-2H-1,2,3-benzotriazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((3′,6-bis(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((3′,6-bis(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((3′,6-bis(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4′,6-bis(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenyl-1-propanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-methyl-3-(3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((3-(3-methyl-1,2,4-oxadiazol-5-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((3-(3-methyl-1,2,4-oxadiazol-5-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-(methyloxy)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-(methyloxy)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((4′,6-difluoro-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine;-   5-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-(4-methylphenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-2-pyrimidinamine;-   5-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-(2-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-2-pyrimidinamine;-   5-(3-((((1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-3-pyridinecarboxamide;-   5-(3-((((1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-3-pyridinecarboxamide;-   5-(3-((((1R)-1-(2-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-3-pyridinecarboxamide;-   (1R)-N-((6-fluoro-4′-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((6-fluoro-4′-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine;-   (1R)-N-((6-fluoro-4′-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(4-methylphenyl)ethanamine;    and-   (1R)-N-((6-fluoro-4′-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;

For the treatment of bone disorders, such as osteoporosis, excessivesecretion of PTH, such as hyperparathyroidism, and the like, thecompounds of the present invention may be administered orally,parentally, by inhalation spray, rectally, or topically in dosage unitformulations containing conventional pharmaceutically acceptablecarriers, adjuvants, and vehicles. The term “parenteral” as used hereinincludes, subcutaneous, intravenous, intramuscular, intrasternal,infusion techniques or intraperitoneally.

Treatment of diseases and disorders herein is intended to also includethe prophylactic administration of a compound of the invention, apharmaceutical salt thereof, or a pharmaceutical composition of eitherto a subject (i.e., an animal, preferably a mammal, most preferably ahuman) believed to be in need of preventative treatment, such as, forexample, pain, inflammation and the like.

The dosage regimen for treating the disclosed diseases with thecompounds of this invention and/or compositions of this invention isbased on a variety of factors, including the type of disease, the age,weight, sex, medical condition of the patient, the severity of thecondition, the route of administration, and the particular compoundemployed. Thus, the dosage regimen may vary widely, but can bedetermined routinely using standard methods. Dosage levels of the orderfrom about 0.01 mg to 30 mg per kilogram of body weight per day,preferably from about 0.1 mg to 10 mg/kg, more preferably from about0.25 mg to 1 mg/kg are useful for all methods of use disclosed herein.

The pharmaceutically active compounds of this invention can be processedin accordance with conventional methods of pharmacy to produce medicinalagents for administration to patients, including humans and othermammals.

For oral administration, the pharmaceutical composition may be in theform of, for example, a capsule, a tablet, a suspension, or liquid. Thepharmaceutical composition is preferably made in the form of a dosageunit containing a given amount of the active ingredient. For example,these may contain an amount of active ingredient from about 1 to 2000mg, preferably from about 1 to 500 mg, more preferably from about 5 to150 mg. A suitable daily dose for a human or other mammal may varywidely depending on the condition of the patient and other factors, but,once again, can be determined using routine methods.

The active ingredient may also be administered by injection as acomposition with suitable carriers including saline, dextrose, or water.The daily parenteral dosage regimen will be from about 0.1 to about 30mg/kg of total body weight, preferably from about 0.1 to about 10 mg/kg,and more preferably from about 0.25 mg to 1 mg/kg.

Injectable preparations, such as sterile injectable aqueous oroleaginous suspensions, may be formulated according to the known areusing suitable dispersing or wetting agents and suspending agents. Thesterile injectable preparation may also be a sterile injectable solutionor suspension in a non-toxic parenterally acceptable diluent or solvent,for example as a solution in 1,3-butanediol. Among the acceptablevehicles and solvents that may be employed are water, Ringer's solution,and isotonic sodium chloride solution. In addition, sterile, fixed oilsare conventionally employed as a solvent or suspending medium. For thispurpose any bland fixed oil may be employed, including synthetic mono-or diglycerides. In addition, fatty acids such as oleic acid find use inthe preparation of injectables.

Suppositories for rectal administration of the drug can be prepared bymixing the drug with a suitable non-irritating excipient such as cocoabutter and polyethylene glycols that are solid at ordinary temperaturesbut liquid at the rectal temperature and will therefore melt in therectum and release the drug.

A suitable topical dose of active ingredient of a compound of theinvention is 0.1 mg to 150 mg administered one to four, preferably oneor two times daily. For topical administration, the active ingredientmay comprise from 0.001% to 10% w/w, e.g., from 1% to 2% by weight ofthe formulation, although it may comprise as much as 10% w/w, butpreferably not more than 5% w/w, and more preferably from 0.1% to 1% w/wof the formulation.

Formulations suitable for topical administration include liquid orsemi-liquid preparations suitable for penetration through the skin(e.g., liniments, lotions, ointments, creams, or pastes) and dropssuitable for administration to the eye, ear, or nose.

For administration, the compounds of this invention are ordinarilycombined with one or more adjuvants appropriate for the indicated routeof administration. The compounds may be admixed with lactose, sucrose,starch powder, cellulose esters of alkanoic acids, stearic acid, talc,magnesium stearate, magnesium oxide, sodium and calcium salts ofphosphoric and sulphuric acids, acacia, gelatin, sodium alginate,polyvinyl-pyrrolidine, and/or polyvinyl alcohol, and tableted orencapsulated for conventional administration. Alternatively, thecompounds of this invention may be dissolved in saline, water,polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, ethanol, corn oil, peanut oil,cottonseed oil, sesame oil, tragacanth gum, and/or various buffers.Other adjuvants and modes of administration are well known in thepharmaceutical art. The carrier or diluent may include time delaymaterial, such as glyceryl monostearate or glyceryl distearate alone orwith a wax, or other materials well known in the art.

The pharmaceutical compositions may be made up in a solid form(including granules, powders or suppositories) or in a liquid form(e.g., solutions, suspensions, or emulsions). The pharmaceuticalcompositions may be subjected to conventional pharmaceutical operationssuch as sterilization and/or may contain conventional adjuvants, such aspreservatives, stabilizers, wetting agents, emulsifiers, buffers etc.

Solid dosage forms for oral administration may include capsules,tablets, pills, powders, and granules. In such solid dosage forms, theactive compound may be admixed with at least one inert diluent such assucrose, lactose, or starch. Such dosage forms may also comprise, as innormal practice, additional substances other than inert diluents, e.g.,lubricating agents such as magnesium stearate. In the case of capsules,tablets, and pills, the dosage forms may also comprise buffering agents.Tablets and pills can additionally be prepared with enteric coatings.

Liquid dosage forms for oral administration may include pharmaceuticallyacceptable emulsions, solutions, suspensions, syrups, and elixirscontaining inert diluents commonly used in the art, such as water. Suchcompositions may also comprise adjuvants, such as wetting, sweetening,flavoring, and perfuming agents.

While the compounds of the invention can be administered as the soleactive pharmaceutical agent, they can also be used in combination withone or more compounds of the invention or other agents. Whenadministered as a combination, the therapeutic agents can be formulatedas separate compositions that are given at the same time or differenttimes, or the therapeutic agents can be given as a single composition.

The foregoing is merely illustrative of the invention and is notintended to limit the invention to the disclosed compounds. Variationsand changes which are obvious to one skilled in the art are intended tobe within the scope and nature of the invention which are defined in theappended claims.

1. A compound of formula (I):

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein: R¹ is aryl,substituted aryl, heterocyclyl, substituted heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, orsubstituted cycloalkyl; R² is alkyl or haloalkyl; R³ is H, alkyl, orhaloalkyl; R⁴ is H, alkyl, or haloalkyl; each R⁵ present isindependently alkyl, substituted alkyl, alkoxy, substituted alkoxy,halogen, —C(═O)OH, —CN, —NR^(d)S(═O)_(m)R^(d), —NR^(d)C(═O)NR^(d)R^(d),—NR^(d)S(═O)_(m)NR^(d)R^(d), or —NR^(d)C(═O)R^(d); R⁶ is aryl,substituted aryl, heterocyclyl, substituted heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, orsubstituted cycloalkyl; each R^(a) is, independently, H, alkyl orhaloalkyl; each R^(b) is, independently, aryl, aralkyl, heterocyclyl, orheterocyclylalkyl, each of which may be unsubstituted or substituted byup to 3 substituents selected from the group consisting of alkyl,halogen, haloalkyl, alkoxy, cyano, and nitro; each R^(c) is,independently, alkyl, haloalkyl, phenyl or benzyl, each of which may besubstituted or unsubstituted; each R^(d) is, independently, H, alkyl,aryl, aralkyl, heterocyclyl, or heterocyclylalkyl wherein the alkyl,aryl, aralkyl, heterocyclyl, and heterocyclylalkyl are substituted by 0,1, 2, 3 or 4 substituents selected from alkyl, halogen, haloalkyl,alkoxy, cyano, nitro, R^(b), —C(═O)R^(c), —OR^(b), —NR^(a)R^(a),—NR^(a)R^(b), —C(═O)OR^(c), —C(═O)NR^(a)R^(a), —OC(═O)R^(c),—NR^(a)C(═O)R^(c), —NR^(a)S(═O)_(n)R^(c) and —S(═O)_(n)NR^(a)R^(a); m is1 or 2; n is 0, 1 or 2; and p is 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4, provided that if R²is methyl, p is 0, and R⁶ is unsubstituted phenyl, then R¹ is not2,4-dihalophenyl, 2,4-dimethylphenyl, 2,4-diethylphenyl,2,4,6-trihalophenyl, or 2,3,4-trihalophenyl.
 2. A compound or salt ofclaim 1 wherein R¹ is aryl or substituted aryl.
 3. A compound or salt ofclaim 1 wherein R¹ is phenyl, substituted phenyl, naphthyl, orsubstituted naphthyl.
 4. A compound or salt of claim 1 wherein R¹ isphenyl or substituted phenyl.
 5. A compound or salt of claim 1 whereinR¹ is phenyl that is unsubstituted or substituted by a substituentselected from the group consisting of halogen, C₁₋₄alkyl, C₁₋₄alkoxy,and cyano.
 6. A compound or salt of claim 1 wherein R¹ is phenylsubstituted by a halogen, methyl, or methoxy group.
 7. A compound orsalt of claim 6 wherein the substituent is in the 3-position.
 8. Acompound or salt of claim 1 wherein R¹ is heteroaryl or substitutedheteroaryl.
 9. A compound or salt of claim 1 wherein R⁶ is heterocyclylor substituted heterocyclyl.
 10. A compound or salt of claim 1 whereinR⁶ is a 2-pyridyl or 3-pyridyl group that is substituted orunsubstituted.
 11. A compound or salt of claim 1 wherein R⁶ is phenyl,substituted phenyl, naphthyl, or substituted naphthyl.
 12. A compound orsalt of claim 1 wherein R⁶ is phenyl or substituted phenyl.
 13. Acompound or salt of claim 1 wherein R⁶ is phenyl that is unsubstitutedor substituted by 1 or 2 substituents selected from the group consistingof C₁₋₄haloalkyl, C₁₋₄haloalkoxy, C₁₋₄ alkoxy, methylenedioxy, cyano,C₁₋₄ alkyl, —NH—C(═O)—C₁₋₄ alkyl, —(CH₂)₀₋₃—C(═O)—NH₂, —S(═O)₂—C₁₋₄alkyl, —(CH₂)₀₋₃—C(═O)O—C₁₋₄ alkyl, and —(CH₂)₀₋₃—C(═O)—OH.
 14. Acompound or salt of claim 1 wherein R⁶ is phenyl that is unsubstitutedor substituted by a halogen, methoxy, trifluoromethyl, ortrifluoromethoxy group.
 15. A compound or salt of claim 1 wherein R⁶ isa phenyl group that is substituted at the 4-position and may be furthersubstituted.
 16. A compound or salt of claim 1 wherein each R⁵ presentis independently selected from the group consisting of halogen, C₁₋₄alkyl, C₁₋₄ alkoxy, C₁₋₄ haloalkoxy, —NR^(a)—S(═O)₂—C₁₋₄ alkyl,—NR^(a)—C(═O)—NR^(a)—C₁₋₄ alkyl, —O—C₁₋₄ alkylene-C(═O)—NR^(a)R^(a), and—O—C₁₋₄ alkylene-O—C₁₋₄ alkyl.
 17. A compound or salt of claim 1 whereinp is
 0. 18. A compound or salt of claim 1 wherein p is 1 and R⁵ ismethoxy.
 19. A compound or salt of claim 18 wherein R⁵ is in the4-position.
 20. A compound or salt of claim 19 wherein R¹ is phenyl,substituted phenyl, or naphthyl.
 21. A compound or salt of claim 19wherein R⁶ is phenyl or substituted phenyl.
 22. A compound or salt ofclaim 19 wherein R⁶ is phenyl that is unsubstituted or substituted by ahalogen, methoxy, trifluoromethyl, or trifluoromethoxy group.
 23. Acompound or salt of claim 22 wherein R¹ is phenyl, 1-naphthyl, or2-naphthyl that is unsubstituted or substituted by 1 or 2 substituentsselected from the group consisting of halogen, C₁₋₄alkyl, C₁₋₄alkoxy,and cyano.
 24. A compound or salt of claim 22 wherein R¹ is phenylsubstituted by 1 or 2 substituents selected from the group consisting ofhalogen, methyl, methoxy, and cyano.
 25. A compound or salt of claim 1wherein R² is methyl.
 26. A compound or salt of claim 23 wherein R² ismethyl.
 27. A compound or salt of claim 1 wherein R³ and R⁴ are bothhydrogen.
 28. A compound or salt of claim 26 wherein R³ and R⁴ are bothhydrogen.
 29. A compound selected from the group consisting of:(1R)-N-((6-fluoro-4′-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine;(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-(methyloxy)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;(1R)-N-((3′,6-bis(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine;(1R)-N-((3′,6-bis(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-(trifluoromethyl)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;(1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-(trifluoromethyl)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine;(1R)-N-((3-(1-methyl-1H-indol-6-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;(1R)-N-((3-(1-methyl-1H-indol-6-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-((2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)oxy)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;(1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-((2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)oxy)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl-1-phenylethanamine;(1R)-N-((3-(1-methyl-1H-benzimidazol-2-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;(1R)-N-((3-(6-(ethyloxy)-3-pyridinyl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;(1R)-N-((3-(6-(ethyloxy)-3-pyridinyl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1H-pyrrol-1-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1-methyl-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridin-5-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine;(1R)-N-((3-(1-methyl-1H-imidazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;(1R)-N-((3-(1-methyl-1H-imidazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;(1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)ethanamine;(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1H-pyrrol-1-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(4-(methyloxy)-2-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;ethyl4-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-3,6-dihydro-1(2H)-pyridinecarboxylate;(1R)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-3′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;(1R)-N-((3-(3-furanyl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;(1R)-N-((3-(2,2-difluoro-1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;(1R)-N-((3-(2,2-difluoro-1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;(1R)-N-((3-(2,2-difluoro-1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine;(1R)-N-((3-(3-furanyl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine;(1R)-N-((6-chloro-4′-((trifluoromethyl)oxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;(1R)-N-((6-chloro-4′-((trifluoromethyl)oxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine;(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-quinolinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-quinolinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;(1R)-N-((3-(2,1,3-benzoxadiazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-1H-indol-5-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;(1R)-N-((4-chloro-3-(6-((2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)oxy)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;(1R)-N-((3-(2,1,3-benzoxadiazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine;(1R)-N-((3-(2,1,3-benzoxadiazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;(1R)-N-((3-(2,3-dihydro-1-benzofuran-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;(1R)-N-((3-(2,3-dihydro-1-benzofuran-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine;(1R)-N-((3-(2,3-dihydro-1-benzofuran-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;(1R)-N-((4′-fluoro-6-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(3-fluorophenyl)ethanamine;(1R)-N-((4′,6-bis(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine;(1R)-N-((3-(2,1,3-benzothiadiazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;(1R)-N-((3-(2,1,3-benzothiadiazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine;(1R)-N-((3-(1-benzothien-3-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;1-(3-fluorophenyl)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)ethanamine;1-(3-bromophenyl)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)ethanamine;1-(3,5-difluorophenyl)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)ethanamine;(1R)-N-((3-(1,3-benzothiazol-2-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine;(1R)-N-((6-chloro-4′-((trifluoromethyl)oxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;(1R)-N-((4′-chloro-6-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-quinoxalinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;(1R)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-3′-((trifluoromethyl)oxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;(1R)-N-((6-iodo-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;(1R)-N-((6-iodo-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine;(1R)-N-((4′-chloro-6-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;(1R)-N-((3-(2-methyl-1,3-oxazol-4-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;(1R)-N-((3-(2-methyl-1,3-oxazol-4-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;ethyl2′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-4-carboxylate;ethyl2′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-4-carboxylate;4-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-1,3-thiazol-2-amine;(1R)-N-((3-(1-(cyclopropylmethyl)-1H-indol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;(1R)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;(1R)-N-((3-(1-(cyclopropylmethyl)-1H-indol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-((tetrahydro-2-furanylmethyl)oxy)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;(1R)-N-((3-(2-fluoro-3-pyridinyl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;N,N-dimethyl-5-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-2-pyridinamine;(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1-methyl-2-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-benzimidazol-5-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1-methyl-2-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-benzimidazol-5-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-thienyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-thienyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;(1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-thienyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine;(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-methyl-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;(1R)-N-((3-(1,3-benzoxazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;(1R)-N-((3-(2-methyl-1,3-benzoxazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;2′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-carbonitrile;(1R)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-((trifluoromethyl)oxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;(1R)-1-(3-fluorophenyl)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)ethanamine;(1R)-N-((6-(ethyloxy)-4′-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-(trifluoromethyl)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-((2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)oxy)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;and(1R)-1-(3-chlorophenyl)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)ethanamine;or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
 30. A compound selectedfrom the group consisting of:(1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine;2′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-carbonitrile;(1R)-N-((2′-fluoro-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(4-methylphenyl)ethanamine;(1R)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(4-methylphenyl)ethanamine;(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-(methyloxy)-3-pyridazinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine;(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-pyrazinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-((tetrahydro-2-furanylmethyl)oxy)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-(4-morpholinyl)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;(1R)-N-((3-(1-methyl-1H-imidazol-4-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1-pyrrolidinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;ethyl2′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-4-carboxylate;N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(3-methylphenyl)ethanamine;(1R)-N-((6-fluoro-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;N,N-dimethyl-2′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-4-carboxamide;N,N-dimethyl-2′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-4-carboxamide;N,N-dimethyl-2′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-4-carboxamide;(1R)-N-((6-iodo-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;(1R)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-3′-((trifluoromethyl)oxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;(1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-3′-((trifluoromethyl)oxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)ethanamine;(1R)-N-((4′-chloro-6-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine;(1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-((2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)oxy)-5-pyrimidinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine;(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-quinoxalinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;(1R)-N-((3-(1,3-benzothiazol-2-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;(1R)-N-((6-((2-(methyloxy)ethyl)oxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine;(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-naphthalenyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine;(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-naphthalenyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-naphthalenyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;(1R)-N-((6-chloro-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-1H-indol-5-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;(1R)-N-((6-((2-(methyloxy)ethyl)oxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;(1R)-N-((6-((2-(methyloxy)ethyl)oxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;(1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-quinolinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine;2′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-carboxamide;(1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)-N-((3-(6-(trifluoromethyl)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine;(1R)-N-((3-(3-furanyl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;(1R)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-3′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine;(1R)-N-((4-((difluoromethyl)oxy)-3-(3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;(1R)-N-((3-(2-methyl-2H-indazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;(1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(5-(trifluoromethyl)-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine;(1R)-N-((4-chloro-3-(3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine;(1R)-N-((3-(2-ethyl-2H-1,2,3-benzotriazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;and(1R)-N-((4′,6-difluoro-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamineor a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
 31. A compositioncomprising a pharmaceutically acceptable amount of a compound of theformula Ia:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein: R¹ is aryl,substituted aryl, heteroaryl, substituted heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, orsubstituted heterocyclyl; R² is alkyl or haloalkyl; R³ is H, alkyl, orhaloalkyl; R⁴ is H, alkyl, or haloalkyl; each R⁵ present isindependently alkyl, substituted alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, substitutedalkoxy, halogen, —C(═O)OH, —CN, —NR^(a)R^(d), —NR^(d)S(═O)_(m)R^(d),—NR^(d)C(═O)NR^(d)R^(d), —NR^(d)S(═O)_(m)NR^(d)R^(d), or—NR^(d)C(═O)R^(d); R⁶ is aryl, substituted aryl, heteroaryl, substitutedheteroaryl, heterocyclyl, or substituted heterocyclyl; each R^(a) is,independently, H, alkyl or haloalkyl; each R^(b) is, independently aryl,aralkyl, heterocyclyl, or heteroaryl, each of which may be unsubstitutedor substituted by up to 3 substituents selected from the groupconsisting of alkyl, halogen, haloalkyl, alkoxy, cyano, and nitro; eachR^(c) is, independently, alkyl, haloalkyl, phenyl or benzyl; each R^(d)is, independently, H, alkyl, aryl, aralkyl, or heterocyclyl, wherein thealkyl , aryl, aralkyl, and heterocycle are substituted by 0, 1, 2, 3 or4 substituents selected from alkyl, halogen, haloalkyl, alkoxy, cyano,nitro, R^(b), —C(═O)R^(c), —OR^(b), —NR^(a)R^(a), —NR^(a)R^(b),—C(═O)OR^(c), —C(═O)NR^(a)R^(a), —OC(═O)R^(c), —NR^(a)C(═O)R^(c),—NR^(a)S(═O)_(n)R^(c) and —S(═O)_(n)NR^(a)R^(a); m is 1 or 2; n is 0, 1or 2; and p is 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4, in combination with a pharmaceuticallyacceptable carrier.
 32. A method of treating osteoperosis orhyperparathyroidism comprising administering a therapeutically effectiveamount of a composition of claim 31 to a patient in need thereof.
 33. Acompound having the formula

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein: R¹ is phenyl,benzyl, naphthyl or a saturated or unsaturated 5- or 6-membered ringheterocycle containing 1, 2 or 3 atoms selected from N, O and S, with nomore than 2 of the atoms selected from O and S, wherein the phenyl,benzyl, naphthyl or heterocycle are substituted by 0, 1, 2 or 3substituents selected from C₁₋₆alkyl, halogen, C₁₋₄haloalkyl,—OC₁₋₆alkyl, cyano and nitro; R² is C₁₋₈alkyl or C₁₋₄haloalkyl; R³ is H,C₁₋₄haloalkyl or C₁₋₈alkyl; R⁴ is H, C₁₋₄haloalkyl or C₁₋₈alkyl; R⁵ is,independently, in each instance, H, C₁₋₈alkyl, C₁₋₄haloalkyl, halogen,cyano, —NR^(a)R^(d), —NS(═O)₂R^(c), —NR^(a)C(═)NR^(a)R^(d),—NR^(d)C(═O)R^(d) or —OC₁₋₆alkyl substituted by 0, 1, 2 or 3substituents selected from halogen, —OC₁₋₆alkyl, —NR^(a)R^(d),—NS(═O)₂R^(c), —NR^(a)C(═O)NR^(a)R^(d), —NR^(d)C(═O)R^(d) or cyano; R⁶is phenyl, benzyl, naphthyl, a saturated or unsaturated 5- or 6-memberedring heterocycle containing 1, 2 or 3 atoms selected from N, O and S,with no more than 2 of the atoms selected from O and S, or a saturatedor unsaturated 8-, 9-, 10- or 11-membered heterobicycle containing 1, 2,3, 4 or 5 atoms selected from N, O and S, with no more than 2 of theatoms selected from O and S, wherein the phenyl, benzyl, naphthyl,heterocycle and heterobicycle are substituted by 0, 1, 2 or 3substituents selected from C₁₋₆alkyl, halogen, C₁₋₄haloalkyl,—OC₁₋₆alkyl, —OC₁₋₄haloalkyl, —NR^(a)R^(a), —NR^(a)C(═O)C₁₋₆alkyl,—S(═O)_(n)C₁₋₆alkyl, cyano and nitro; R^(a) is, independently, at eachinstance, H, C₁₋₄haloalkyl or C₁₋₆alkyl; R^(b) is, independently, aryl,aralkyl, heterocyclyl, or heterocyclylalkyl, each of which may beunsubstituted or substituted by up to 3 substituents selected from thegroup consisting of alkyl, halogen, haloalkyl, alkoxy, cyano, and nitro;R^(c) is, independently, at each instance, C₁₋₆alkyl, C₁₋₄haloalkyl,phenyl or benzyl, each of which may be unsubstituted or substituted;R^(d) is, independently, at each instance, H, C₁₋₆alkyl, phenyl, benzylor a saturated or unsaturated 5- or 6-membered ring heterocyclecontaining 1, 2 or 3 atoms selected from N, O and S, with no more than 2of the atoms selected from O and S, wherein the C₁₋₆alkyl , phenyl,benzyl, naphthyl and heterocycle are substituted by 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4substituents selected from C₁₋₆alkyl, halogen, C₁₋₄haloalkyl,—OC₁₋₆alkyl, cyano and nitro, R^(b), —C(═O)R^(c), —OR^(b), —NR^(a)R^(a),—NR^(a)R^(b), —C(═O)OR^(c), —C(═)NR^(a)R^(a), —OC(═)R^(c),—NR^(a)C(═O)R^(c), —NR^(a)S(═O)_(m)R^(c), and —S(═O)_(m)NR^(a)R^(a); mis 1 or 2; and n is 0, 1 or
 2. 34. A compound according to claim 33wherein R¹ is phenyl, naphthyl or a saturated or unsaturated 5- or6-membered ring heterocycle containing 1, 2 or 3 atoms selected from N,O and S, with no more than 2 of the atoms selected from O and S, whereinthe phenyl, benzyl, naphthyl or heterocycle are substituted by 0, 1, 2or 3 substituents selected from C₁₋₆alkyl, halogen, C₁₋₄haloalkyl,—OC₁₋₆alkyl, cyano and nitro and R⁶ is phenyl, naphthyl, a saturated orunsaturated 5- or 6-membered ring heterocycle containing 1, 2 or 3 atomsselected from N, O and S, with no more than 2 of the atoms selected fromO and S, or a saturated or unsaturated 8-, 9-, 10- or 11-memberedheterobicycle containing 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 atoms selected from N, O and S,with no more than 2 of the atoms selected from O and S, wherein thephenyl, benzyl, naphthyl, heterocycle and heterobicycle are substitutedby 0, 1, 2 or 3 substituents selected from C₁₋₆alkyl, halogen,C₁₋₄haloalkyl, —OC₁₋₆alkyl, —OC₁₋₄haloalkyl, —NR^(a)R^(a),—NR^(a)C(═O)C₁₋₆alkyl, —S(═O)_(n)C₁₋₆alkyl, cyano and nitro.
 35. Acompound according to claim 33, wherein R¹ is phenyl substituted by 0,1, 2 or 3 substituents selected from C₁₋₆alkyl, halogen, C₁₋₄haloalkyl,—OC₁₋₆alkyl, cyano and nitro.
 36. A compound according to claim 33,wherein R¹ is benzyl substituted by 0, 1, 2 or 3 substituents selectedfrom C₁₋₆alkyl, halogen, C₁₋₄haloalkyl, —OC₁₋₆alkyl, cyano and nitro.37. A compound according to claim 33, wherein R¹ is naphthyl substitutedby 0, 1, 2 or 3 substituents selected from C₁₋₆alkyl, halogen,C₁₋₄haloalkyl, —OC₁₋₆alkyl, cyano and nitro.
 38. A compound according toclaim 33, wherein R¹ a saturated or unsaturated 5- or 6-membered ringheterocycle containing 1, 2 or 3 atoms selected from N, O and S, with nomore than 2 of the atoms selected from O and S, wherein the heterocycleis substituted by 0, 1, 2 or 3 substituents selected from C₁₋₆alkyl,halogen, C₁₋₄haloalkyl, —OC₁₋₆alkyl, cyano and nitro.
 39. A compoundaccording to claim 33, wherein R⁶ is phenyl, wherein the phenyl issubstituted by 0, 1, 2 or 3 substituents selected from C₁₋₆alkyl,halogen, C₁₋₄haloalkyl, —OC₁₋₆alkyl, —OC₁₋₄haloalkyl, —NR^(a)R^(a),—NR^(a)C(═O)C₁₋₆alkyl, —S(═O)_(n)C₁₋₆alkyl, cyano and nitro.
 40. Acompound according to claim 33, wherein R⁶ is benzyl, wherein the benzylis substituted by 0, 1, 2 or 3 substituents selected from C₁₋₆alkyl,halogen, C₁₋₄haloalkyl, —OC₁₋₆alkyl, —OC₁₋₄haloalkyl, —NR^(a)R^(a),—NR^(a)C(═O)C₁₋₆alkyl, —S(═O)_(n)C₁₋₆alkyl, cyano and nitro.
 41. Acompound according to claim 33, wherein R⁶ is naphthyl, wherein thenaphthyl is substituted by 0, 1, 2 or 3 substituents selected fromC₁₋₆alkyl, halogen, C₁₋₄haloalkyl, —OC₁₋₆alkyl, —OC₁₋₄haloalkyl,—NR^(a)R^(a), —NR^(a)C(═O)C₁₋₆alkyl, —S(═O)_(n)C₁₋₆alkyl, cyano andnitro.
 42. A compound according to claim 33, wherein R⁶ is a saturatedor unsaturated 5- or 6-membered ring heterocycle containing 1, 2 or 3atoms selected from N, O and S, with no more than 2 of the atomsselected from O and S, wherein the heterocycle is substituted by 0, 1, 2or 3 substituents selected from C₁₋₆alkyl, halogen, C₁₋₄haloalkyl,—OC₁₋₆alkyl, —OC₁₋₄haloalkyl, —NR^(a)R^(a), —NR^(a)C(═O)C₁₋₆alkyl,—S(═O)_(n)C₁₋₆alkyl, cyano and nitro.
 43. A compound according to claim33, wherein R⁶ is a saturated or unsaturated 8-, 9-, 10- or 11-memberedheterobicycle containing 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 atoms selected from N, O and S,with no more than 2 of the atoms selected from O and S, wherein theheterobicycle is substituted by 0, 1, 2 or 3 substituents selected fromC₁₋₆alkyl, halogen, C₁₋₄haloalkyl, —OC₁₋₆alkyl, —OC₁₋₄haloalkyl,—NR^(a)R^(a), NR^(a)C(═)C₁₋₆alkyl, —S(═O)_(n)C₁₋₆alkyl, cyano and nitro.44. A compound according to claim 33, wherein R¹ is phenyl, naphthyl or(OC₁₋₄alkyl)phenyl.
 45. A compound according to claim 33, wherein R¹ isphenyl substituted by 2 or 3 substituents selected from C₁₋₆alkyl,halogen, C₁₋₄haloalkyl, —OC₁₋₆alkyl, cyano and nitro.
 46. A compoundaccording to claim 33, wherein R¹ is benzyl substituted by 1, 2 or 3substituents selected from C₁₋₆alkyl, halogen, C₁₋₄haloalkyl,—OC₁₋₆alkyl, cyano and nitro.
 47. A compound according to claim 33,wherein R¹ is naphthyl substituted by 1, 2 or 3 substituents selectedfrom C₁₋₆alkyl, halogen, C₁₋₄haloalkyl, —OC₁₋₆alkyl, cyano and nitro.48. A compound according to claim 33, wherein R¹ a saturated orunsaturated 5- or 6-membered ring heterocycle containing 1, 2 or 3 atomsselected from N, O and S, with no more than 2 of the atoms selected fromO and S, wherein the heterocycle is substituted by 1, 2 or 3substituents selected from C₁₋₆alkyl, halogen, C₁₋₄haloalkyl,—OC₁₋₆alkyl, cyano and nitro.
 49. A compound according to claim 33,wherein one of R³ or R⁴ is C₁₋₄haloalkyl or C₁₋₈alkyl.
 50. A compoundaccording to claim 33, wherein R⁵ is C₁₋₈alkyl, C₁₋₄haloalkyl, halogenor —OC₁₋₆alkyl.
 51. A compound according to claim 33, wherein R⁶ isphenyl, wherein the phenyl is substituted by 1, 2 or 3 substituentsselected from C₁₋₆alkyl, halogen, C₁₋₄haloalkyl, —OC₁₋₆alkyl,—OC₁₋₄haloalkyl, —NR^(a)R^(a), —NR^(a)C(═O)C₁₋₆alkyl,—S(═O)_(n)C₁₋₆alkyl, cyano and nitro.
 52. A compound according to claim33, wherein R⁶ is benzyl, wherein the benzyl is substituted by 1, 2 or 3substituents selected from C₁₋₆alkyl, halogen, C₁₋₄haloalkyl,—OC₁₋₆alkyl, —OC₁₋₄haloalkyl, —NR^(a)R^(a), —NR^(a)C(═O)C₁₋₆alkyl,—S(═O)_(n)C₁₋₆alkyl, cyano and nitro.
 53. A compound according to claim33, wherein R⁶ is naphthyl, wherein the naphthyl is substituted by 0, 1,2 or 3 substituents selected from C₁₋₆alkyl, halogen, C₁₋₄haloalkyl,—OC₁₋₆alkyl, —OC₁₋₄haloalkyl, —NR^(a)R^(a), —NR^(a)C(═O)C₁₋₆alkyl,—S(═O)_(n)C₁₋₆alkyl, cyano and nitro.
 54. A compound according to claim33, wherein R⁶ is a saturated or unsaturated 5- or 6-membered ringheterocycle containing 1, 2 or 3 atoms selected from N, O and S, with nomore than 2 of the atoms selected from O and S, wherein the heterocycleis substituted by 1, 2 or 3 substituents selected from C₁₋₆alkyl,halogen, C₁₋₄haloalkyl, —OC₁₋₆alkyl, —OC₁₋₄haloalkyl, —NR^(a)R^(a),—NR^(a)C(═O)C₁₋₆alkyl, —S(═O)_(n)C₁₋₆alkyl, cyano and nitro.
 55. Acompound according to claim 33, wherein R⁶ is a saturated or unsaturated8-, 9-, 10- or 11-membered heterobicycle containing 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5atoms selected from N, O and S, with no more than 2 of the atomsselected from O and S, wherein the heterobicycle is substituted by 1, 2or 3 substituents selected from C₁₋₆alkyl, halogen, C₁₋₄haloalkyl,—OC₁₋₆alkyl, —OC₁₋₄haloalkyl, —NR^(a)R^(a), —NR^(a)C(═O)C₁₋₆alkyl,—S(═O)_(n)C₁₋₆alkyl, cyano and nitro.
 56. A pharmaceutical compositioncomprising a compound according to claim 33 and a pharmaceuticallyacceptable diluent or carrier.
 57. A process for making a compoundaccording to claim 1, wherein R³ and R⁴ are both H comprising the stepsof: placing a compound having the structure

 in the presence of acid followed by treatment with a hydride andmethanol to form

 reacting the resulting alcohol with R⁶—B(OH)₂ to form

 oxidizing the alcohol to form

 reacting the aldehyde with an amine having the structure

 to obtain a compound of claim 1.